Condominium Authority Tribunal
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Ontario advances meeting-related condo legislation
The Condominium Authority of Ontario announced key legislative changes that will create new opportunities and challenges for condo boards, owners, and managers.
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Navigating disputes with the CAT
If the CAT’s jurisdiction expands into additional governance disputes, boards and managers should expect that some applicants will test the boundaries of jurisdiction and procedure.
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CAT expansion poised to shift condo governance
Proposed amendments could soon expand the jurisdiction of Ontario’s Condominium Authority Tribunal (the CAT).
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Condo communication missteps under scrutiny
In a series of recent legal cases, condo boards, unit owners and property managers have been grappling not only with disputes but the complex nuances of communication.
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CAO announces departure of founding CEO
Robin Dafoe, the inaugural CEO and registrar of the Condominium Authority of Ontario, is stepping away from her position after years of leadership.
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CAO launches guide to support self-represented parties
In developing the guide, the CAO consulted with former Tribunal case participants and legal representatives.
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Enforcing CAT orders through Ontario’s Small Claims Court
The Condominium Authority Tribunal handles disputes related to condo governance, but once a decision is made, enforcement can be challenging.
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Enforcing the governing documents
How can a property manager or board member understand what steps to take when enforcing the governing documents?
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The CAT’s elusive middle ground
How fast is too fast to bring an enforcement matter to the Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario (the CAT).
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CAT evolves in jurisdiction but not costs
Although we are seeing the types of cases a court normally hears being transferred to the CAT, we are not seeing the principles regarding costs the court has adopted being transferred and implemented as well.
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CAT to handle disputes over nuisances in 2022
Changes to the Condo Act, coming into force on January 1, 2022, will expand the CAT's jurisdiction to manage certain disputes related to nuisances.
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Cases spotlight the CAT’s wait-and-see approach
The CAT appears to have adopted a wait-and-see approach, not only with respect to motions to dismiss, but also with respect to the disclosure of records to a unit owner whom the condominium might perceive as problematic.
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How a newly expanded CAT will impact condos
This expansion of the CAT’s jurisdiction into new issues should be noted by condominium corporation boards and managers alike.
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New regs usher in expansion of CAT disputes
The Ontario government is amending a regulation under the Condo Act, which will allow the CAT to exclusively handle more types of disputes.
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Condo forms delegated to Condominium Authority of Ontario
Condo corporations will soon be able to better access and use required forms under the Condo Act.
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Ian Darling named Condominium Authority Tribunal chair
Ian Darling will serve as the first chair of the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) starting Oct. 2.
