The Hidden Costs of Silence – and What Happens When the Board Governs Itself
Did you ever wonder why two of the last elected board members resigned before attending a single meeting?
Did you know that one of them is a close friend of a long-time director, and that both were reportedly “put up to it”– encouraged to run not to serve, but to step aside quietly before any real challenge to the board could emerge?
These aren’t just quirks. They’re symptoms of a deeply unhealthy governance culture. And they should concern every owner in this community.
🔁 When Owners Stay Silent, Power Consolidates
Section 34 of the Condominium Act, 1998 allows the board to fill vacancies without a vote – as long as quorum is met.
That means if no one else runs, or if elected directors resign early, the board simply appoints who they want.
No election. No accountability. Just more of the same.
And while elections happen on paper, in practice, this is a self-perpetuating regime.
⚠️ When Governance Fails, Legal Oversight Is Next
If this pattern continues – internal appointments, early resignations, mismanagement, selective enforcement, and suppression of dissent – I will have no choice but to pursue court-appointed administration under Section 131 of the Condominium Act.
That means applying to the Superior Court of Justice to remove the board’s power entirely.
The law allows this when:
- The board is unable or unwilling to manage effectively;
- Owners are being oppressed or misled;
- The corporation is exposed to financial or legal risk;
- Governance has broken down.
This is not a threat. It is a warning – and a legally available remedy.
📉 What’s at Stake?
- Legal fees have skyrocketed, with little oversight.
- Directors refuse to answer legitimate owner questions.
- Election acclamations and mid-term resignations go unexamined.
This is not sustainable. This is not normal.
And this is exactly the kind of scenario courts have ruled requires external intervention.
✅ What You Can Do Now
You don’t need to be a lawyer to help fix this.
You need:
- Integrity
- Time to attend monthly meetings
- Willingness to question the status quo
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- A desire to protect your home and investment
Ask yourself:
Why do directors keep quitting before they start?
Who benefits from your disengagement?
📣 Final Word:
If no capable owners step forward to restore trust and transparency, I will act.
If necessary, I will ask the court to intervene – and appoint a neutral administrator to do the job the board has failed to do.
Because the vacuum will be filled.
The question is:
By whom – and at what cost?
