Condominium records access in Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia
Who may requestOwners or their agents; buyers get the certificate
DeadlineNo deadline set; a reasonable time
FeesNo cap; a dispute officer can set the copy fee
ComplaintsCondominium dispute officer, $124.60
PenaltyUp to $500, paid to the owner
CountryCanada
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In Nova Scotia, the law sets who may see the records of a condominium corporation, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Owners or their agents; buyers get the certificate.

Deadlines

A reasonable time; none for the estoppel certificate.

Fees

CertificateEstoppel certificate: no fee or deadline set
Other documentsNo cap; reasonable fee for labour and copying

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainCondominium dispute officer, $124.60
Penalty for not complyingUp to $500, paid to the owner

References

  1. Condominium Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 85 (consolidated September 18, 2026), ss. 3, 14AA, 17, 18, 24, 24A, 24B, 26, 31 (including (1FA) to (1H)), 31A, 33, 33A, 38, 44B, 45A, 46.
  2. Condominium Regulations, N.S. Reg. 60/1971 (amended to N.S. Reg. 150/2024), ss. 72B, 75, 77 to 83 (including 77(5), 82B(3)(a) to (g), 82C(2)), Schedule A, Schedule B.
  3. Registry of Regulations, Regulations by Act.
  4. Nova Scotia Legislature, Bill 106 (2022), first reading text.

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.