The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) released the CAO Guide for Self-Represented Parties to help condo owners or corporations represent themselves in a Condominium Authority Tribunal case.

The guide helps navigate the CAO’s integrated issue and dispute resolution ecosystem and outlines how individuals can tackle a Tribunal case without legal representation. It comes with practical advice, step-by-step instructions and tools to help owners and corporations address disputes collaboratively and effectively.

In developing the guide, the CAO consulted with former Tribunal case participants and legal representatives who conveyed that “having a better understanding of condo principles and the Tribunal’s process will help self-represented parties move more effectively through their case and reach a satisfactory outcome.”

Besides covering the Tribunal and its jurisdiction, the resource explains how to resolve issues collaboratively before taking further steps, what to consider before filing or responding to a case, what to expect from the Tribunal, how to make use of information found in similar cases, and tips to prepare, build and participate in a case.