Strict Deadlines to Register Condo Liens when Collecting on Judgments

The Ontario Court of Appeal reiterated that the 3-month deadline to register a condo lien is a strict one. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in the lien being lost. This is true, not only when dealing with monthly arrears but also when collecting on a judgment.

This matter initially involved a compliance matter between an owner and a corporation. On February 14, 2011, the condo corporation obtained an order restraining the owner from harassing the corporation staff and residents. The corporation also obtained a cost award of $15,000. [Keep an eye on this amount. It’s about to drastically increase over the course of this litigation].  The owner had 30 days to pay the costs award [This is pretty standard for orders].