Tag Archives: Condo Act

Visitor Parking Isn’t a Second Parking Spot:

CAT Reinforces Condo Rules! In a recent decision, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) reinforced the importance of following condo parking rules and clarified the limits of disability-related accommodations. The case, MTCC No. 1031 v. Lengyel, centered around a long-standing parking dispute and involved two key issues: the long-term storage of a vehicle and the improper […]

An Interesting Recent Decision about Records Requests

Learn More – Recent Decision About Records Requests In the recent case of Jalbout v. Carleton Condominium Corporation No. 272, the Condominium Authority Tribunal considered an owner’s request for various records. The Tribunal determined that while the owner was entitled to some of the requested records, many of the requests were overly broad and not […]

CAT Determines Conditions for Service Animal

In the case of MTCC 993 v. Daniel Zhan, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) addressed a dispute over service animal accommodations in a pet-prohibited condominium. Despite the condominium corporation’s governing documents prohibiting pets, the Tribunal ruled that the owner, Mr. Zhan, was entitled to keep his dog as an emotional support animal. However, the Tribunal […]

Condominium Corporations’ Duty to Be Honest with Owners

In the case of Gonzales v. York Condominium Corporation No. 242, the court reaffirmed the critical duty of condominium corporations to be truthful and transparent with owners. The dispute arose when the owners of a unit challenged special assessments levied by the condominium corporation and alleged that they had not been properly informed—at the time […]

Anticipating the Needs of Aging Condo Communities

Renovating for Accessibility: Easy Ways to Prioritize Inclusion in New Builds As Canada’s population ages, the demand for accessible housing is growing. A national study from the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) found that 87% of Canadians believe accessible housing should be available to everyone, yet many condos are not designed with aging residents in mind. […]

Smoke and Odour Migration in a Condominium that Permits Smoking

Condominium Authority Tribunal Decision: Kovalenko v. Romanino et al. – A Case of Smoking and Nuisance Claims In the recent decision of Kovalenko v. Romanino et al., the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) addressed the issue of smoke and odour migration within a condominium building that allows smoking. The Applicant, an owner who resides in the […]