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Taylor v. London Condominium Corporation No. 51

Corporation:

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Date:

2024-12-18

Summary:

This case involves a condo owner who filed an application against his condominium corporation for failing to take sufficient action to stop another unit owner's dog from creating excessive noise. Despite the corporation's efforts to mediate and address the issue, the owner claimed that the dog's noise was causing him significant distress and that the condominium corporation had not done enough to alleviate the problem.

Under:

Noise, Harassment

Verdict:

The tribunal dismissed the applicant's claims, stating that the condominium corporation demonstrated reasonable efforts to address the noise complaint. The decision highlights the importance of condominium corporations taking appropriate action to enforce their by-laws and rules, and also indicates that the CAT will consider the reasonableness of these actions in its decision-making process.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations have an obligation to enforce their own rules and regulations.
- Disputes between unit owners can escalate when not adequately addressed, leading to formal legal proceedings.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) can be an effective dispute resolution mechanism for condominium-related issues.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium corporations should promptly and appropriately respond to complaints from unit owners to prevent disputes from escalating.
- Condominium corporations should have a clear procedure for handling complaints and disputes between unit owners.
- Corporations should enforce their by-laws and rules consistently and fairly across all unit owners.

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