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Swanlund v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 16

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-02-25

Summary:

This case revolves around a Condo Corporation denying an owner's request for access to board meeting minutes. The tribunal found that the owner has a right to access such records, with exceptions, and the Condo Corporation is required to provide these within a reasonable timeframe.

Under:

Records, Condo Board Meetings, Communication

Verdict:

The tribunal ruled in favor of the owner, requiring the Condo Corporation to provide the requested records. This case highlights the importance of transparency and adherence to the Condominium Act in governing condo corporations.

Takeaways:

- Condo corporations are obligated to provide meeting minutes to owners upon request, depending on exceptions found in Section 55(4) of the Condominium Act.
- Condo corporations must respond to these requests in a timely manner, typically within 30 days.
- Condo owners have a legal right to be informed about board decisions and actions.

Recommendations: 

- Condo boards should ensure they are familiar with the Condominium Act and their obligations under it, especially regarding record access.
- Condo boards should establish a process for handling record access requests efficiently and in compliance with the law.
- Condo boards must maintain a level of transparency, keeping owners informed about board decisions and actions.

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