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Whitney v. Halton Condominium Corporation No. 48
Corporation:
Date:
2024-08-22
Summary:
This case involved a dispute between a condominium corporation and a resident over the corporation's refusal to provide certain records. The tribunal ruled that the corporation was required to provide the requested records, fined the corporation for non-compliance, and ordered them to pay the resident's legal fees.
Under:
Records, Compliance with Tribunal Orders
Verdict:
The tribunal ruled in favor of the resident, ordering the condominium corporation to provide the requested records, pay a fine for non-compliance, and reimburse the resident's legal fees. This case emphasizes the importance of compliance with tribunal orders and the provision of requested records by condominium corporations.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations are required to provide records requested by residents, unless there is a specific legal reason not to.
- Failure to comply with tribunal orders can result in fines and other penalties.
- Condominium corporations can be ordered to pay the legal fees of residents if they are found to be unreasonably withholding records.
Recommendations:
- Condominium corporations should ensure they are responsive to residents' requests for records in order to avoid disputes and potential fines.
- Corporations should fully understand and comply with tribunal orders to avoid additional penalties.
- It may be beneficial to seek legal advice when dealing with complex records requests or tribunal orders to ensure compliance.