The CAT Orders Removal Of Dog And Awards Partial Costs

In this article, the author discusses a recent decision from the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) where the tribunal ordered the removal of a dog from a condominium unit and awarded partial costs to the condominium corporation. The case involved a dispute between a unit owner and the condominium corporation over the owner's alleged violation of the corporation's no-pet rule. The owner argued that her dog was an emotional support animal and that she was entitled to keep it in her unit despite the corporation's rule. The CAT found that the owner did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that the dog was necessary for her disability and ordered its removal. The CAT also awarded partial costs to the corporation to cover a portion of their legal expenses. The article highlights the importance of providing proper documentation to support a request for an emotional support animal and the potential cost consequences of litigating such disputes.