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York Condominium Corporation No. 176 v. Shearer
Corporation:
Date:
2024-10-25
Summary:
This case involves Unit 107, a condominium corporation, refusing to provide a resident with the records he requested. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) ruled in favor of the resident, stating that, under the Condominium Act, the resident has the right to access these records.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The Condominium Authority Tribunal ruled in favor of the resident, reinforcing that, under the Condominium Act, residents have a right to access condominium corporation records. This decision underscores the legal obligation of condominium corporations to provide access to records and the potential legal consequences of failing to do so.
Takeaways:
- Condominium corporations are obligated by law to provide access to records when a resident requests them.
- Failure to comply with a resident's request for access to records can result in legal action.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) is the legal body that oversees disputes between condominium corporations and residents.
Recommendations:
- Condominium corporations should have a clear and transparent policy for residents to request and access records.
- Condominium boards and managers should be aware of their legal obligations under the Condominium Act and ensure they are in compliance to avoid legal action.
- In case of a dispute, both parties should consider the authority of the CAT and its role in resolving such matters.