Toronto Standard Condominium Corp. No. 2581 v. Paterno
TORONTO STANDARD CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION NO. 2581
GIOVANNI PATERNO
Law Firm / Organization
Miskin Law
Lawyer(s)

Murray H. Miskin

Facts: TSCC 2581 (Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2581) applied to evict Giovanni Paterno and force him to sell his condo unit due to alleged breaches of a Compliance Order and the Condominium Act 1998. Paterno had engaged in confrontational behavior, including posting TikTok videos criticizing the condo board and having disputes with security staff.

Issues: The case centered on whether Paterno's actions constituted contempt of the Compliance Order or breaches of the Condominium Act, warranting his eviction and the forced sale of his unit.

Court's Ruling: The court dismissed TSCC 2581’s motion, finding the evidence against Paterno insufficient to prove contemptuous conduct or breaches of the Condominium Act. The judge criticized the quality of evidence presented by TSCC 2581, particularly the testimonies from its security personnel, and noted an overreaction by TSCC 2581 to Paterno's behavior.

Costs/Damages: The motion was dismissed without costs, and on terms reflecting Paterno’s undertaking to vacate the unit and not return before a specified date. Paterno had already complied with financial reparations and costs as per previous orders.

Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-22-00685149-0000
Real estate
Respondent