10/05/2026
🏢 CONDO UPDATE: Changes to the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT)🏢
The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) has launched a new online platform and updated its rules as of October 1, 2026.
For condo owners and corporations, here are the key things to know:
✨ What’s new?✨
• A faster, more responsive online system
• More guidance throughout the application process
• Faster document uploads
• A smoother process for notifying parties
• Clearer and easier-to-understand rules
📋 What hasn’t changed?📋
The CAT’s three-stage dispute resolution process remains the same:
Negotiation → Mediation → Adjudication
The CAT’s current jurisdiction also remains unchanged and continues to include matters such as:
• Condominium records
• Nuisance issues, including noise, smoke, odour and vibration
• Pets, vehicles, parking and storage matters related to condo governing documents
• Compliance with settlement agreements from previous CAT cases
⚠️ Already have a CAT case?⚠️
Existing CAT cases will remain on the legacy platform and will continue to follow the previous CAT rules.
Any new cases filed as of October 1, 2026 must be filed through the new platform and will follow the updated rules.
📚 The Condominium Authority of Ontario has also announced a webinar on Thursday, October 22 at 5:00 p.m. to walk parties through the new platform and changes.
To Register, please click the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_POX2wy29SLKyr_FZmqZxNQ #/registration
At MCRS Property Management, we believe staying informed about changes in the condominium sector is an important part of effective property management.
We’ll continue to share updates that may be helpful to the owners and condominium communities we work with.