Background:

• Shakeri, a condominium unit owner, alleged failures by the condo corporation and management company, including non-disclosure of financials, lack of maintenance, and harassment.
• Initially, Shakeri misnamed the respondents, combining the actual condo corporation (Condominium Corporation No. 052 4360) with its management company.
• Shakeri sought and obtained permission to amend his filings to name the proper legal entity.

Procedural History:

• Shakeri filed an appeal six months past the one-month deadline, citing a lack of understanding of court rules.
• The appeal was struck earlier for procedural failures.

Court's Analysis:

1. Criteria for Extending Appeal Time:

   • Bona fide intent to appeal within the allowed timeframe.
   • Justifiable reasons for delay.
   • No prejudice to other parties.
   • Reasonable prospect of success.

   Shakeri failed to meet these criteria:

   • No evidence of a bona fide intent to appeal timely.
   • Explanation of unfamiliarity with rules was insufficient; unrepresented parties must adhere to court rules.
   • The appeal lacked merit; the chambers judge’s order had granted Shakeri his requested relief.

2. Hopeless Appeals:

   • The court emphasized that extending time for appeals without merit serves no purpose.

Decision:

The application to extend the time for filing the appeal was dismissed. No monetary award specified.