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Sorella v. Peel Condominium Corporation No. 472, Bonafede
Corporation:
Date:
2024-12-11
Summary:
A condominium unit owner requested access to the condo corporation’s records, particularly invoices for repair work done on a common element. The corporation refused, arguing that the records were not relevant to the owner's interests. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled in favor of the owner, reinforcing that owners have a right to access condo corporation records.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The CAT ruled in favor of the unit owner, reinforcing that condo corporations cannot refuse owners' requests to access records. The tribunal also affirmed that the corporation's belief about the relevance of the records to the owner's interests is not a valid reason for refusal. This decision matters as it upholds owners' rights and sets a precedent for future cases.
Takeaways:
- Unit owners have a legal right to access condo corporation records.
- Condo corporations cannot deny access to records on the basis of their perceived relevance to the owner's interests.
- Condo corporations may be required to pay penalties for unjustly denying access to records.
Recommendations:
- Condo boards and managers should be aware of owners' rights to access corporation records and must not refuse these requests without valid reasons.
- Condo corporations should seek legal advice if they are unsure about their obligations regarding record access.
- Condo corporations should be prepared to provide records promptly upon request to avoid potential penalties.