CONDOMINIUM AUTHORITY TRIBUNAL
Order under section 1.47 of the Condominium Act, 1998.
Member: Ian Darling, Chair
The Applicant, Muskoka Condominium Corporation No. 5 Represented by Sienna Molu, Counsel
The Respondents, Respondent 1; Respondent 2; Respondent 3; Respondent 4
CONSENT ORDER
1The Parties agreed to settle this case in Stage 2 – Mediation under Rule 34.3 of the CAT’s Rules of Practice. With the consent of the Parties, the CAT orders this case closed, based upon the terms of this consent order.
ORDER
Confidentiality
2The parties agree that the Respondents will be identified in this Order as “Respondent 1; Respondent 2; Respondent 3 and Respondent 4.” The parties are identified in a separate schedule – attached to this order and known to the parties.
3The Tribunal orders the schedule to remain confidential, and only known to the parties. In Sherman Estate v. Donovan, 2021 SCC 25, the Supreme Court of Canada established the standard for when courts and tribunals should issue confidentiality orders. Even though the parties consent to the order, the Tribunal still needs to balance the requirement to maintain the “open courts principle.” I have discussed the order with the parties and have determined that the settlement terms contain information that, if it identified the parties, would harm the individual dignity of the Respondents, and therefore meets the standard for a confidentiality order. All parties in this case must take all reasonable steps to preserve the integrity and purpose of this order.
Following the condominium corporation’s Rules
4Respondent 3 agrees to follow the Rules.
5The Agent for Respondent 3 will create a plain language version of the Rules to be posted in the unit.
How to deal with problems
6If there are concerns about rule violations, condominium management will provide notice to Respondent 3 in the unit, to Respondent 1 & 2 and to the Agent.
7If notified of a rule violation, Respondent 1, 2, 3, or the Agent will respond within one (1) business day to acknowledge the report and provide a response to the Applicant regarding the concerns.
8Respondents 1 & 2 will ensure that the condo management has their contact information, and the Agent’s.
Visitor
9Respondent 4 will not attend the condominium corporation.
10If Respondent 4 does attend, Respondent 3 will not invite her into the unit.
Noise
11The parties agree that the hours of 11:00 pm ‑ 7:00 am should be considered “quiet hours.”
12The Parties agree that noise should not be unreasonable and should not be ongoing.
13The Parties agree that noise complaints must be substantiated in order to be considered a violation of the Rules.
14The Parties agree that there should be a threshold (maximum) for noise transferring from the unit. Noise under this level would not be considered “unreasonable.” The parties agree to work together to identify the decibel threshold. If the parties agree to the threshold, it will be incorporated into Schedule “B” of this agreement.
COMPLIANCE
15If any of the Parties fails to comply with any of the terms of this order, it may be enforced through the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Ian Darling
Chair, Condominium Authority Tribunal
Released on: September 5, 2024.