A non-profit housing co-operative sought relief under s. 171.13 of the Co‑Operative Corporations Act to terminate a member’s membership and occupancy rights, obtain a writ of possession, and recover compensation for ongoing occupation.
The respondent argued the eviction process was unfair and attempted to revisit the allegations considered by the co‑operative’s board.
The court held that the board provided procedural fairness, complied with the Act and the co‑operative’s by-laws, and reasonably reached its eviction decision.
Courts should not interfere with internal decisions of housing co‑operatives absent bad faith, procedural unfairness, or patently unreasonable outcomes.
The application was granted and the respondent’s membership and occupancy rights were terminated.
