Governance & Board Decisions
How to Requisition a Condo Owners' Meeting in Ontario
Owners don't have to wait for the board to act. A requisitioned meeting is a formal right, with formal rules attached.
Ontario's Condominium Act, 1998 gives owners holding a specified percentage of units the right to requisition a meeting on a stated purpose. If the board doesn't call the meeting within the legislated response window, owners can call it themselves. Confirm the current ownership-percentage threshold directly, since it's set out in the Act and regulations rather than left to each corporation.
A requisition compels a meeting to happen. It doesn't compel a particular outcome, and that distinction matters when deciding how to frame the purpose statement.
What to check first
- 1Confirm the current percentage-of-ownership threshold required before starting.
- 2Draft a clear, specific written statement of the meeting's purpose.
- 3Collect signatures with unit numbers and ownership percentages documented alongside them.
- 4Deliver the requisition in writing to the board or manager with proof of delivery.
- 5Calendar the legislated response window for the board to act.
- 6Prepare for the possibility that owners must call the meeting themselves if the board doesn't.
- 7Confirm the quorum rules that will apply to the requisitioned meeting.
Common mistakes owners make
- Underestimating how many units are needed to reach the ownership-percentage threshold.
- Submitting a vague purpose statement that's hard for anyone to act on.
- Not documenting delivery of the requisition to the board.
- Assuming the board must deliver the specific outcome requested, rather than just call the meeting.
- Not planning for quorum requirements in advance.
Documents to gather
- The written requisition and signature list
- Proof of delivery to the board
- Corporation bylaws on meeting requirements
- Prior correspondence on the underlying issue
- AGM or meeting minutes for context
- Unit ownership percentage information from the declaration
When to get a closer look
- The board isn't responding within the required window.
- You're unsure of the current legislated threshold and process.
- The purpose statement needs to be drafted carefully to be actionable.
- You're weighing a requisition against the Condominium Authority Tribunal or another option.
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Frequently asked questions
How many owners need to sign a requisition?
The Condominium Act sets a specific ownership-percentage threshold for requisitioning a meeting. Confirm the current figure, since it's set in legislation rather than by each corporation.
What happens after the requisition is delivered?
The board has a legislated window to call the meeting. If it doesn't, the Act generally allows the requisitioning owners to call the meeting themselves.
Can a requisition force a specific decision?
No. It compels a meeting on the stated purpose, but the outcome still depends on the vote that actually takes place at that meeting.
What should the purpose statement include?
Be specific about what you want discussed or decided. A vague statement makes it harder to hold a productive meeting and easier for the request to be challenged as unclear.
Is there a cost to requisitioning a meeting?
Requisitioning owners may be responsible for certain costs if they end up calling the meeting themselves. Check the Act's current provisions on cost allocation.
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This page is plain-language educational information for Ontario condo owners. It is not legal advice, not an engineering inspection or opinion, and not a substitute for advice about your specific situation from a licensed professional. Condo Owner Advocate helps you understand your situation. You decide what to do.