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Raffa v. Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 1245
Corporation:
Date:
2025-04-17
Summary:
This case involves a dispute between a condo owner and a condo corporation over access to corporation records. The owner requested access to various documents, but the corporation denied some requests, citing privacy concerns and relevance.
Under:
Records, Privacy
Verdict:
The CAT ordered the condo corporation to provide access to some of the requested records, but upheld the denial for others due to privacy concerns and lack of relevance. This highlights the balance between the right of condo owners to access corporation records and the need to protect privacy and maintain relevance.
Takeaways:
- Condo corporations must provide access to records upon request, unless there is a valid reason to deny access.
- Privacy concerns are a valid reason to deny access to certain records, but the corporation must provide a clear explanation.
- The relevance of requested records to the requester's interests can also be a factor in whether access is granted.
Recommendations:
- Condo boards and managers should ensure that they are familiar with the rules regarding access to records, including when it is appropriate to deny access.
- They should be prepared to provide clear explanations for any denials, particularly when citing privacy concerns.
- They should also consider the relevance of requested records to the requester's interests when deciding whether to grant access.