There’s a charming little fable doing the rounds these days – softly muttered in elevators, casually injected into GM speeches, and occasionally tossed into community emails like a passive-aggressive grenade.
“Legal fees are through the roof… because of the owners who sued us.”
Ah, yes.
The timeless fairy tale of Saint Mildred of the Binders and Sir Blazer the Beige, those brave, misunderstood board knights who were only trying to protect the realm from the terrifying scourge of…
reasonable accommodation and due process.
🧾 The Condo Act and the Declaration: Read Them – Don’t Redecorate with Them
You’ll be thrilled to know that buried deep in the dusty annals of our Corporation’s Declaration (right next to the bit about not operating a goat farm in your unit), lies a perfectly clear statement:
“The party that prevails in litigation recovers its costs.”
Not “some costs.” Not “a polite portion.”
All. Of. Them.
And if that’s too radical, take comfort in section 134(5) of the Condominium Act, which says exactly the same thing – only in slightly more tedious legalese.
So let’s spell it out:
Had Mildred and Blazer triumphed in their glorious campaign against civility and common sense, they would’ve dropped every single dollar of legal costs directly onto the owner’s ledger faster than you can say “Oops, another special assessment.”
They’ve done it before. Often. Enthusiastically. Without a shred of hesitation.
But the moment they lose?
Oh, now it’s “unfortunate,” “complex,” and “something we all need to carry together as a community.”
🎭 You Can’t Be the Arsonist and Then Sue the Fire Department
Here’s a quick refresher:
- They started it.
With denials, delays, and a baffling belief that tribunal orders are optional reading. - They lost.
Monumentally. On discrimination, harassment, and the not-so-small matter of reality. - They knew the risk.
They just assumed we’d foot the bill either way.
And now, like children who set the curtains on fire and want praise for calling the fire brigade, they’re shocked – shocked! – that consequences exist.
💸 “But All the Owners Have to Pay!”
Yes. Including the one who was right.
Including the one they targeted.
Including the one who won.
That’s the actual scandal.
Not the lawsuit.
Not the judgment.
But that the Corporation:
- Weaponized legal fees,
- Lost the fight,
- And is now trying to charge the wounded for the bullets.
It’s like robbing someone and invoicing them for the getaway cab.
Final Word
They lost.
They made poor decisions.
They spent your money to do it.
And now they want you to applaud their financial martyrdom.
Legal fees aren’t high because someone stood up to them.
They’re high because your board keeps lighting money on fire and calling it strategy.
Want to stop the fire?
Stop re-electing the arsonists.
Disclaimer: This post is satire and opinion. Read full disclaimer.
