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Swain v. Peel Condominium Corporation No. 214

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-05-12

Summary:

The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled that a condo corporation must pay a unit owner $200 for denying their right to access records. The corporation had repeatedly failed to provide the requested records, which was a breach of Section 55 of the Condominium Act.

Under:

Records, Fines and Penalties

Verdict:

The Tribunal ruled in favor of the unit owner and ordered the condo corporation to pay a $200 fine. This case underscores the importance of condo corporations respecting unit owners' rights to access records.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations must comply with requests for records from unit owners.
- Failure to comply with such requests can result in the corporation being fined.
- It is crucial for condo corporations to understand and abide by their obligations under the Condominium Act.

Recommendations: 

- Condo boards and managers should ensure they are familiar with the Condominium Act and their obligations under it.
- They should respond promptly to requests for records to avoid penalties.
- Boards and managers should consider implementing a system to manage and track record requests to ensure compliance.

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