Tag Archives: Condo Act

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 […]

Understanding and working with complaints

Reflections on Condo Living: Embracing Knowledge, Patience, and Harmony For those living and working in condominiums, the expert insights shared by our Rapid Fire Panelists at the October 30th Brunch & Learn at Barrie Golf & Country Club were truly appreciated. The overwhelming enthusiasm for our educational events is something we deeply value and reflects […]

Harassment Issues

Understanding the Condominium Authority Tribunal’s Jurisdiction on Harassment Issues The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) handles a range of disputes related to condominium living, including issues about records, pets, parking, and nuisance-related matters, as outlined in Regulation 179/17. But what happens when the issue involves harassment? Can the CAT step in? A recent case, Dambremont v. […]