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The following article demonstrates how a condominium owner was held responsible for their tenants disruptive behaviour by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
According to the article written by James Cook in Real Estate Magazine, the decision demonstrates some of the potential perils of renting out a condominium unit and the consequences that may result. Due diligence on potential tenants should be thoroughly conducted by unit owners before entering into a lease, as eviction proceedings are slow and costly. A condominium will be looking to unit owners to cover the costs and any damages that are incurred before a tenant is eventually evicted.
To read the full article and further reason as to why the courts ruled in this favour, CLICK HERE