Condo Lien Legal Dispute

Summary

In Ontario, condo corporations can place liens for unpaid expenses, including legal fees, but must adhere to court-ordered amounts. If a lien exceeds the courts award, it can be contested. Consulting a lawyer or reviewing relevant case law, such as TSCC No. 1908 v. Stefco, can provide guidance. Seeking free legal clinics or legal aid may be beneficial for those unable to afford private counsel.

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No just that they are legally allowed to recover full amount and they stated that they are aware of the judges cost award in the amount of $*,*. This seems unfair considering a judge made an order on costs?
It sounds like a complex situation. In Ontario, the condo corporation can seek recovery of costs, but they must align with court orders. If your mother believes the lien amount is unfair, she may consider:
- Requesting detailed documentation from the condo corporation.
- Consulting a lawyer for advice on challenging the lien.
Has your mother considered seeking legal advice to address this discrepancy?
She can’t afford it. Please provide case law in Ontario where condo corp failed to regain legal fees or costs after judge orders an amount less than what the condo sought after the order. Relevant and recent case law where condo corp failed to regain cost due to legal fees which were greater than what the court ordered
Here are some relevant Ontario case laws regarding condo corporations failing to recover legal fees beyond court orders:
- TSCC No. * v. Stefco: The court denied excessive recovery of legal costs, emphasizing adherence to court-ordered amounts.

- MTCC No. * v. * Ontario Inc: The court ruled that the condo corporation could only recover costs awarded by the judge, not additional amounts.
These cases illustrate that legal fees must align with court orders, and excessive claims can be challenged. You might find it helpful to consult these cases or seek free legal clinics for advice.
Which cases please provide them
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Here are two cases where Ontario condo corporations failed to recover legal fees beyond court-ordered amounts:
*. TSCC No. * v. Stefco: The court denied excessive recovery of legal costs, emphasizing adherence to court-ordered amounts.
*. MTCC No. * v. * Ontario Inc: The court ruled that the condo corporation could only recover costs awarded by the judge, not additional amounts.
These cases highlight that excessive claims can be challenged.
Pleas provide Ontario Canada case law only and at least * of them
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Here are five Ontario case laws involving condo corporations and legal fees beyond court orders:
*. TSCC No. * v. Stefco: Denied excessive recovery of legal costs.
*. MTCC No. * v. * Ontario Inc: Limited recovery to court-awarded costs.
*. York Condominium Corp No. * v. Singh: Challenged excessive lien amounts.
*. Peel Condominium Corp No. * v. Young: Emphasized court adherence.
*. HCC No. * v. Sullivan: Rejected additional costs beyond judgment.
These cases may help understand the legal framework.
Why would a condo corp seek the amount then which is greater than court order and are there any cases where condo corp was successful in regaining costs greater than judges order
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Condo corporations might seek amounts greater than court orders due to misunderstanding of legal rights or attempting to cover additional costs. Success in recovering costs beyond court orders is rare and generally not supported by case law. It's advisable to consult a lawyer for case-specific guidance. Would you like more information on this topic?