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Smith v. Peterborough Condominium Corporation No. 38

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Corporation:

Date:

2025-05-28

Summary:

The Condominium Corporation failed to provide complete and proper minutes of the board meetings when requested by a unit owner. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ordered the Corporation to provide the requested minutes and pay a $500 penalty for their failure to abide by the Condominium Act, 1998.

Under:

Meeting Minutes, Records

Verdict:

The Condominium Corporation was found to be in violation of the Condominium Act for their failure to provide proper records. This case highlights the importance of Condominium Corporations complying with request for records in accordance with the Act, and the potential financial implications for failing to do so.

Takeaways:

- Condominium Corporations must provide complete and accurate minutes of board meetings upon request by a unit owner.
- Failure to comply with records request in accordance with the Condominium Act can result in financial penalties.
- The CAT has the power to order Condominium Corporations to provide requested records and impose penalties for non-compliance.

Recommendations:

- Condominium Corporations should ensure they are maintaining complete and accurate minutes of board meetings, and that these are readily available upon request by a unit owner.
- Condominium Corporations should be aware of their obligations under the Condominium Act, 1998 when it comes to record keeping and the provision of these records.
- Condominium corporations should consider seeking legal advice if they are unsure of their obligations to avoid potential penalties.