DATE: March 6, 2026
CASE: 2025-00937N
Citation: Esteves v. Munoz 2026 ONCAT 40
Order under section 1.44 of the Condominium Act, 1998.
Member: Angelique Palmer, Member
The Applicant,
Dennis Esteves
Self-Represented
The Respondent,
Mario Munoz
Self-Represented
The Intervenor
York Condominium Corporation No. 228
Represented by Victor Yee, Counsel
[1] The Applicant filed an application with the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT). The case proceeded to Stage 2 – Mediation on January 5, 2026.
[2] Under Rule 34.3 of the CAT’s Rules of Practice, the CAT can close a case in Stage 2 – Mediation if the Applicant(s) have informed the CAT that they wish to withdraw their case.
[3] On February 18, 2026, the Applicant informed the CAT that they want to withdraw their case. The Respondent and the Intervenor agreed to withdrawal. As a result, Stage 2 – Mediation concluded on March 6, 2026.
[4] The CAT accepts the Applicant’s withdrawal without prejudice and the parties are to bear their own costs. I order that this case be closed.
ORDER
[5] The Tribunal orders that:
1. This case is closed in Stage 2 – Mediation under Rule 34.3 of the CAT’s Rules of Practice.
2. Any documents and messages that have been shared for this Case in Stage 1 – Negotiation and/or Stage 2 – Mediation are private and confidential. That means that the Users cannot share, or tell anyone about, messages or documents they received from other Users during these stages without the permission of the other User.
3. The Users may share a copy of any document they received during the course of this case if required by law, such as to a government organization or a court.
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Angelique Palmer
Member, Condominium Authority Tribunal
Released on: March 6, 2026