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Condominium Authority Tribunal Decision: Shapiro v. York Condominium Corporation No. 97

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On July 10, 2025, the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) issued a decision in the case of Shapiro v. York Condominium Corporation No. 97. Mikhail Shapiro, the Applicant, submitted a request for records from the condominium corporation, but the Respondent, York Condominium Corporation No. 97, moved to dismiss the case, claiming the Applicant did not comply with the corporation's procedures. In a unanimous decision, CAT Member Ian Darling dismissed the Motion and allowed the case to proceed to the Negotiation stage.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Respondent, York Condominium Corporation No. 97, moved to dismiss the case due to allegedly non-compliant record requests from the Applicant, Mikhail Shapiro.
  • The Applicant maintained that they followed the correct procedure and provided the request to a board member using the proper form.
  • CAT Member Ian Darling decided not to grant the Motion, citing a lack of clear evidence that the Applicant provided the form incorrectly.
  • The motion was deemed premature, and formal testimony and evidence would be required to make a merits-based decision.
  • The Motion was dismissed, and the case will proceed to Stage 1 - Negotiation.
  • This decision provides insight into the CAT's approach to record requests and compliance with condominium corporation procedures.
  • The case highlights the importance of following established procedures and protocols in condominium dispute resolution.
  • CAT Member Ian Darling emphasized the need for formal testimony and evidence to determine the merits of the Motion.

Statistics:

  • Date of CAT decision: July 10, 2025
  • Case number: 2025-00438R
  • Number of stages in the Tribunal process: 3 (Negotiation, Mediation, Adjudication)
  • Number of decisions made by CAT Member Ian Darling in this case: 1 major decision (dismissal of the Motion) and potential future decisions (pursuant to the case's progression)

Sources:

  • Shapiro v. York Condominium Corporation No. 97, 2025 ONCAT 116
  • Condominium Authority Tribunal, "Decision: Shapiro v. York Condominium Corporation No. 97"

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