Dispute Resolution
About the Tribunal
The Condominium Authority Tribunal is Canada’s first online tribunal and is dedicated to helping condo owners and corporations resolve disputes conveniently, quickly and affordably.
The Tribunal can help you resolve disputes related to condo records, noise, odours, light, vibration, smoke, vapour, pets, animals, vehicles, parking, storage, other types of nuisances, and compliance with CAT settlement agreements.
How the tribunal helps
The Tribunal’s online dispute resolution system helps condo owners and corporations avoid expensive arbitration or lengthy court proceedings while resolving disputes collaboratively.
You can represent yourself using the Tribunal’s three-stage process of negotiation, mediation and adjudication.
Check out our Steps to solve issues pages before filing an application with the Tribunal and read more about previous Tribunal decisions and orders.
The Tribunal’s rules, policies and guides also outline how the Tribunal operates and tell you what you need to know when you are involved in a dispute.
Tribunal costs
The Tribunal’s three-stage dispute resolution services are offered at a total cost of $200 which includes:
- $25 for Stage 1 – Negotiation
- $50 for Stage 2 – Mediation
- $125 for Stage 3 – Adjudication
The person filing the application pays for each stage individually, ensuring they only pay for the services they need.
Do I need a Lawyer to file a case?
The CAO’s dispute resolution steps and the CAT’s online system are designed to guide people to resolve issues and disputes on their own.
Many condo owners choose to represent themselves or have a family member represent them. Condo corporations on the other hand can have their condo manager or one of their directors represent them.
Those who choose to resolve an issue or dispute without legal representation can follow this handy to-do list for before filing a case:
