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Zhu v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1644

Corporation:

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Date:

2024-12-09

Summary:

This case involves an owner's request for certain records of the condominium corporation. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) of Ontario ruled that the corporation had provided all the requested records and the owner's request for penalties was not justified.

Under:

Records

Verdict:

The CAT decided that the corporation had complied with its obligation to provide the applicant with the requested records. This case reaffirms that a corporation’s obligation to provide records can be satisfied by simply providing access to the requested records, without necessarily having to produce copies.

Takeaways:

- Condominium corporations must provide owners access to certain records upon request.
- Owners should clearly specify the records they need and provide reasons for their request.
- The CAT may not impose penalties if the corporation has complied with its obligations to provide records.

Recommendations: 

- Condominium corporations should ensure they have an efficient system in place to provide owners access to requested records.
- Condo boards or managers should familiarize themselves with their obligations to provide records under the Condominium Act, 1998 and related regulations.
- In cases of records disputes, condo boards should seek legal advice to ensure they are in compliance with their obligations.

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