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Vosper v. Peel Condominium Corporation No. 521

Corporation:

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Date:

2024-11-06

Summary:

This is a case about a condo owner in Ontario who requested access to various records from the condominium corporation. The corporation failed to respond to the owner's request within the time period set out by the Condominium Act, 1998. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled in favor of the owner.

Under:

Records

Verdict:

The CAT found that the condominium corporation did not comply with the law by failing to respond to the owner's request for records within the specified time period. This matters because it upholds the rights of condominium owners to access records and emphasizes the importance of condominium corporations adhering to legal requirements.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations are legally required to respond to owners' requests for records within a specified time period.
- Failure to respond to a records request within the required time frame can result in penalties for the condominium corporation.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal is able to enforce the rights of owners to access condominium records.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium boards and managers should ensure they are familiar with the requirements of the Condominium Act, 1998 regarding the provision of records to owners.
- They should respond to requests for records promptly and within the required timeframe to avoid penalties.
- They should consider implementing systems to manage and track record requests to ensure compliance with the Act.

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