Condominium Authority Tribunal Issues Consent Order in Leroy v. London Condominium Corporation No. 24

Strategic Insights -

Rosemary Leroy, a unit owner in London Condominium Corporation No. 24, had been seeking records from the corporation since October 2023. The corporation had initially denied her request, leading Leroy to file a case with the Tribunal. After a Stage 2 mediation process, the corporation's board of directors resigned, and a new board was elected, including Leroy and Anita Abdullah, the corporation's former agent. The parties agreed to a Consent Order, resolving the dispute and requiring the corporation to reimburse Leroy's filing fees and out-of-pocket expenses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rosemary Leroy, a unit owner in London Condominium Corporation No. 24, submitted a request for records on October 12, 2023, which was initially denied by the corporation.
  • The corporation's board of directors resigned on March 5, 2024, leading to a new board being elected, including Leroy and Anita Abdullah.
  • The parties agreed to a Consent Order, resolving the dispute and requiring the corporation to reimburse Leroy's filing fees and out-of-pocket expenses.
  • The corporation acknowledged its noncompliance with the Condominium Act, 1998, and agreed to take steps to ensure that records are adequate and accessible to owners.
  • The Tribunal ordered the corporation to reimburse Leroy $225 within 30 days of the issuance of the Consent Order.
  • Anita Abdullah, a new board member, represented the corporation and confirmed the corporation's agreement to provide the required records.
  • The case was closed in Stage 3 - Tribunal Decision, with the parties agreeing to the Consent Order.

Statistics:

  • The Applicant, Rosemary Leroy, filed a request for records on October 12, 2023.
  • The corporation's board of directors resigned on March 5, 2024.
  • A new board was elected on April 11, 2024.
  • The corporation reimbursed Leroy's filing fees of $200 and out-of-pocket expenses of $25.
  • The Tribunal ordered the corporation to reimburse Leroy within 30 days of the issuance of the Consent Order.

Sources:

  • Condominium Authority Tribunal decision in Leroy v. London Condominium Corporation No. 24, 2024 ONCAT 66.