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Zuppardi v. Peel Condominium Corporation no. 77
Corporation:
Date:
2024-12-09
Summary:
This case revolves around the issue of a condo owner requesting records of the condominium corporation, which included some private email communication of board members. The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) of Ontario decided that the owner could access the records, but with personal email addresses redacted for privacy reasons.
Under:
Records, Privacy
Verdict:
The decision shows the balance between transparency and privacy in condominium corporations. Condo owners have a right to access certain records of the corporation, but personal information must be redacted to protect privacy.
Takeaways:
- Condo corporations should be prepared to provide records when requested by condo owners, including email communication relevant to corporation operations.
- The privacy of individuals, including their personal email addresses, should be protected when these records are provided.
- Condo corporations should be aware of what types of records are accessible to owners and what information may be redacted for privacy.
Recommendations:
- Condo boards should maintain a system for effectively managing and providing access to records, as condo owners have a right to request these.
- Condo corporations should have a clear understanding of privacy rules and what information can be redacted when providing records.
- Condo boards should consider using professional emails for communication that might become part of corporation records, to avoid mixing personal and professional information.