These Rules outline how the Condominium Authority Tribunal operates, and what you need to know or do when you are involved in a dispute that comes to the Tribunal.

The CAT’s current Rules of Practice came into force on January 1, 2020. These Rules apply to all applications filed on or after January 1, 2020.

• Download a copy of the CAT’s Rules of Practice [Word] [PDF]

The CAT’s Rules of Practice will be updated effective September 21, 2020, after which the updated Rules will apply to all cases (including both existing cases and new cases filed after that date). The updated rules clarify the role and responsibilities of Intervenors in disputes before the Tribunal.

• Download a copy of the CAT’s Rules of Practice that will come into force on September 21, 2020 [Word] [PDF]

The CAT has developed a guide for each of its three stages to help Users understand and use the CAT’s online system:

•  Access the CAT’s Stage 1 – Negotiation User Guide here. [PDF – 248KB] [Word – 125KB]
•  Access the CAT’s Stage 2 – Mediation User Guide here. [PDF – 259KB] [Word – 182KB]
•  Access the CAT’s Stage 3 – Tribunal Decision User Guide here. [PDF – 295KB] [Word – 265KB]

The CAT has also developed a guide providing an overview on how representatives can file, join, and participate in cases.

• Access the CAT’s Representatives Guide here. [PDF – 196 KB] [Word – 102 KB]

• The CAT has developed a comprehensive ethical framework to guide the conduct of its members.  [Word – 28KB]
• The CAT has also developed a member code of conduct.   [Word – 44KB]

The CAT has developed a Conflict of Interest Policy to prevent conflicts of interest and to provide guidance to its members.

The CAT’s French Language Services Policy outlines our commitment to providing Tribunal services in English or French to all communities across Ontario. All Users or members of the public may communicate with, and receive services in English or French with the Tribunal, and receive services in English or French from the Tribunal.

The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) has compiled this checklist of requirements to assist Applicants in filing their cases correctly and completely. By filing your case correctly and completely, the CAT will be able to process it without delay and without requesting additional information or corrections.