
York Condominium Corporation No. 441 v. Tel-E Connect Systems Ltd., Green Planet Bio-Fuels Inc.
Corporation:
YCC441
Date:
2025-06-11
Summary:
The condo owner requested access to various financial records from the condo corporation. The corporation failed to provide the requested records, leading to a dispute which was brought before the CAT.
Under:
Records
Verdict:
The CAT ordered the condominium corporation to provide the requested records to the applicant and pay a penalty for non-compliance. This decision underscores the importance of transparency and compliance with record-keeping obligations under the Condominium Act.
Takeaways:
- The Condominium Act of 1998 requires condominium corporations to maintain certain records and make them available for examination by owners upon request.
- The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) has jurisdiction to settle disputes related to record keeping and access to records.
- Failure to comply with a CAT order can result in penalties for the condominium corporation.
Recommendations:
- Condo boards and managers should ensure they are well-versed in the record-keeping obligations under the Condominium Act.
- It is important to respond promptly and transparently to owners' requests for access to records.
- Condo corporations should seek legal advice if unsure about their obligations or how to handle a dispute over access to records.