In response to allegations that a corporation was providing condominium management services without a licence, the CMRAO completed an investigation into the matter and secured a conviction.

1718603 Ontario Limited, a corporation operating under the business name York Property Management, (“YPM”), was operating as a condominium management service provider without a licence for Essex Condominium Corporation No. 172 (ECC 172), a residential condominium consisting of 45 units. ECC 172 is owned by Amiraco Properties Inc. (“Amiraco”). Amiraco and YPM share the same address and corporate director.

YPM received invoices on behalf of ECC 172. YPM also made payments to third parties such as HVAC repair services, elevator repair services, garage repair services, and pest control, and supervised employees and contractors hired or engaged by ECC 172, all on behalf of ECC 172. These activities constitute condominium management services.

Defendant Pleaded Guilty

The parties reached a plea agreement on the basis that YPM would comply with the Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 (CMSA). YPM pleaded guilty to providing condominium management services without a licence and has been ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $15,000. ECC 172 is now managed by a licensed condominium management provider business.

As outlined in section 34(2) under the Condominium Management Services Act, 2015, any person who is not licensed shall not hold themselves out as being a condominium management provider or condominium manager and is prohibited from providing condominium management services. For a person or entity that is not an individual, failing to comply with the CMSA constitutes an offence that can result in a fine of up to $250,000.

Any individual or business that provides management services to a condominium, regardless of the ownership structure, must be licensed by the CMRAO or fall within an exemption under the CMSA.