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Complaints about CAO and the CAT

The Condominium Authority of Ontario is a consumer protection organization committed to improving condo living by providing information, education and dispute resolution. Individuals who have used our services may decide to file a formal complaint but should read the information on this page before doing so.

Complaints process

The CAO aims to review and respond to all complaints within 30 business days, though this may vary depending on the complexity of the complaint.

Here’s our process:

CAO Complaints Policy

Types of complaints CAO accepts

The CAO’s Complaints Policy explains more about the criteria for submitting a complaint.  

The CAO handles complaints about:

Services CAO has the mandate and jurisdiction to deliver, including condo forms

Conduct of CAO staff that occurred within the past 60 days

Conduct of Tribunal Members that occurred within the past 60 days

The CAO does not handle complaints about:

Condo board governance issues or issues within a condo corporation

Condo manager or condo management company

Requests to review, appeal, or dispute a decision or order in a CAT case

Conduct of a Tribunal Member, if the complainant was not a party or representative involved in the case

An active Tribunal case

Complaints that have already been addressed in a previous complaint

How to file a complaint

Here are the steps:

 

  1. Confirm that your complaint falls within the criteria of CAO’s Complaints Policy.
  2. Gather everything you need:
    • Your name and email address or mailing address
    • Name of the relevant CAO staff, service or Tribunal Member involved in the complaint
    • Details and reasons for the complaint: dates, times and copies of any related correspondence
    • The Tribunal case number, if applicable
  3. Submit your complaint:
    • By email: [email protected]
    • By mail:
      Complaints Officer
      Condominium Authority of Ontario
      PO Box 69038 RPO, St. Clair Centre
      Toronto ON  M4T 3A1

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