What is a Registrar’s Certificate?
A registrar’s certificate is an official document issued under section 9.9 of the Condo Act by the CAO’s Registrar on the public Condo Registry when a condo corporation fails to file a required condo return or a notice of change.
Registrar’s certificates:
- Certify that the condo corporation has failed to file a required condo return or notice of change.
- May be used as evidence in any prosecution or other legal proceeding.
- Are removed from the public Condo Registry once the corporation files and becomes compliant.
What steps does the CAO take to protect condo consumers and verify compliance with Condo Act obligations?
The CAO uses a proactive, risk-based, and progressive approach to first remind condo corporations of their legal obligations and then take steps to promote and verify compliance. Learn more in our Consumer Protection and Compliance Policy.
Why is compliance with the Condo Act important for consumers?
Compliance with legal requirements under the Condo Act protects consumers by ensuring that:
- Important information about each condo corporation is filed and kept up-to-date and available to owners and potential purchasers on the public Condo Registry
- Condo directors are trained and qualified to act on behalf of the corporation
- Condo boards have quorum to act on behalf of the corporation
- Condo corporations enter into agreements with licensed condo managers and condo management companies
- Owners are protected from non-compliance related consequences (e.g. costs and penalties).