Vista III
Condominium Owners Rights & Responsibilities
A brief summary
Owning a condominium is different from owning a house because you are part of the larger condominium community. You have rights and responsibilities for your unit as well as for common areas, such as the parking garage, hallways, and recreation centre. You must also comply with the Condominium Act and the declaration, by-laws and rules of your condominium.
Know your Rights
As a unit owner, you have the right to:
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quiet enjoyment of your unit.
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be notified in advance if the condominium needs to access your unit for a valid purpose, such as inspecting the balcony.
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vote at owner's meetings
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vote for board members.
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seek election to the board.
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review your condo corporation’s records (like financial statements and meeting minutes).
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requisition an owner's meeting
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ask for an issue to be added to an owners’ meeting agenda.
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file specified disputes for resolution with the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT).
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rent or sell your unit. Your condo’s by-laws or rules may limit your ability to rent your unit.
Your Responsibilities
As a unit owner, you must:
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follow your condominium’s declarations, by-laws, and rules.
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repair and maintain your unit (condominium by-laws and rules may limit some of the things you can do in your unit).
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pay a common expenses fee to the corporation. This fee includes special assessments, charge backs or liens.
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not interfere with your neighbours’ quiet enjoyment of their units.