It is a universal standard that maintenance of the COMMON AREA is the responsibility of the Condominium Corporation. It is also a universal standard, that the COMMON AREA, includes the area between the ceiling undersurface in an individual unit and the surface of the concrete floor in the above unit. This is clearly outlined in the Condominium Property Act and Registered Building Plan of the Spadina Condominium Corporation.

Mary Lehrer in unit #1002 was subjected to the Board’s refusal to acknowledge the requirement of this law, and was forced to pay for the “REPAIR OF DEFERRED MAINTENANCE” IN THE COMMON AREA BELOW HER UNIT which was not her responsibility but that of Spadina Condominium Corporation. There was clear evidence that a serious blockage within the common area had existed for quite some time, and as a result, the use of a highly acidic material was required to remove this long term neglected blockage.

The Board has refused to reimburse Mrs. Lehrer for the $2500 in repair costs and as well, for the damage to her unit caused by the contractor. It is suggested that the Board recognize their responsibility, reimburse Mrs. Lehrer, and provide her with a written apology.