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Wilson v. Durham Standard Condominium Corporation No. 176

Corporation:

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Date:

2025-02-05

Summary:

This case involves a condominium corporation and an owner who requested access to certain records. The corporation did not provide the requested records within the specified time, which led to a dispute regarding the owner's right to access the records and the corporation's obligation to protect the privacy of other owners.

Under:

Records, Privacy

Verdict:

The CAT ordered the condominium corporation to provide the owner with the requested records and to pay a penalty for its non-compliance. It is crucial for condominium corporations to abide by their record access obligations and to comply with the CAT's orders.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations have an obligation to provide owners with access to certain records in a timely manner.
- The need to protect the privacy of other owners does not absolve the corporation from its record access obligations.
- Non-compliance with the CAT's orders can result in penalties.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium boards or managers should ensure they understand and comply with their obligations regarding record access.
- They should also respect the specified time limits for providing records to avoid disputes and potential penalties.
- They should ensure they have systems in place to protect the privacy of owners when providing records access.

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