Illegal to have fines/fees in Saskatchewan Condos. Get your money back.
If you have every paid a "moving fee" or "parking fee" or any other kind of fee in at a Condo building, you can request a refund/go to small claims/court.
I've heard of some companies like ICR and SRES charging fees (anywhere from $50-$150+), for simply moving into a unit regardless of renting/buying.
They have to show a receipted expense for this cost and they can't claim it is "security"and then force you to use their staff or "administration" because they already collect fees for that, it has to be an increased expense.
If you have ever paid a fee for using common property or a fine...make sure you read below.
https://pubsaskdev.blob.core.windows.net/pubsask-prod/81983/Fees.pdf
“What administration and service fees can the condominium corporation charge?
The corporation can charge reasonable administration and service fees. These fees are to compensate the corporation for the expenses it incurs in providing the administration and service and are not meant to be used for monetary gain.
The corporation can also charge fees for the production and provision of any document that the Act requires to be provided unless otherwise noted. These fees must not exceed the cost to the corporation of producing and providing the document.
Subsection 106(1) of the Act
Sections 66 and 66.1 of the Regulations”
The Condominium Property Act, 1993
Cost of providing documents - 66 The maximum fee that a corporation may charge for producing and providing any document that the Act requires to be produced and provided is not to exceed the cost to the corporation of producing and providing the document.
Administration and service fees - 66.1(1) The corporation may charge reasonable administration and service fees in order to compensate it for the expenses it incurs in providing that administration or service.