CCI NL Local Topics
Useful References
- Condominium Act – Legislation governing condominiums in Newfoundland & Labrador.
- Regulations to the Condominium Act – Legislation governing condominiums in Newfoundland & Labrador.
- St. John’s Property Assessments – Look up your property assessment using this search tool provided by the City of St. John’s.
- Condominium Information Program (NL-CIP) - This resource is a compilation of all the information available on NL condominiums as of February 2023 (162 Condominium Corp in total). The information on the NL condominiums listed includes the following. Also provided is a procedure for viewing the 90% of the condominiums located on or close to a public road in Google Street View.
Condominium Name
Condominium Registration Number
Condominium Registration Date
Number of Units
Condominium Location
Condominium Type (Residential, Commercial, Mixed etc.)
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Topics of Local Interest
NL Legal Issues
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NL Legal Decisions
CCI NL is aware of these cases involving interpretations of some aspects of condominium law and practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. Some decisions are from judges in court, some are from other adjudicators in administrative tribunals. It should always be remembered that unique facts often dictate legal outcomes. Please consult with your own legal advisor before acting on any fact situation, even one that may appear to be similar.
- NL Condo Decisions
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Condominium’s by-laws prohibiting occupants under age 55 ruled discriminatory
Posted April 14, 2021
The condominium corporation had amended its by-laws to restrict occupants of the units to persons aged 55 or older. The Complainant (who is under age 55) had entered into an agreement to purchase a unit in the condominium. Before completing the purchase, he asked the condominium corporation to repeal or amend the by-law (to allow him to occupy the unit). The corporation did not repeal or amend the by-law. The Complainant did not proceed with the purchase, but then brought this complaint to the Human Rights Commission and Board of Inquiry.
The Board of Inquiry agreed with the Complainant, and found that the condominium’s by-law is discriminatory. The Board of Inquiry held that the by-law is not protected by the exemption, in Section 12 (4) of the Human Rights Act, which applies to rental properties (where all occupants of the rental property are required to be 55 years of age or older).
The Board of Inquiry ordered the condominium corporation to amend or repeal its by-laws to remove the age restrictions. The Board of Inquiry also ordered the condominium corporation to pay $4000 in general damages to the Complainant.
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