Hello Claridge Moon Unit Owners,

 

I have filed a second formal complaint with the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) – this time against Noah Johnston and Sentinel Management Inc.

 

What happened:

 

In October 2025, I lawfully summoned Noah Johnston as a witness in my personal defamation trial against the former superintendent. I paid him the legally required $50 witness fee. Appearing in court was his legal duty, not a billable service. Nevertheless, Sentinel invoiced OUR condominium corporation $1,769.58 for 7.5 hours of Johnston’s “preparation and attendance” – at $200/hour plus travel and tax. Incredibly, our board approved and paid that invoice in April 2026, even though Sentinel had been removed as our manager back in June 2025.

 

Why this is wrong:

 

--> Sentinel Management ceased being our condo management company since June 2025.

 

--> No management contract allows billing for a personal court appearance.

 

--> The law only entitles a summoned witness to nominal appearance fees, not $1,769.

 

--> The invoice was sent to the corporation, not to me, forcing ALL unit owners to pay for Sentinel’s grievance against me.

 

The evidence I have submitted to the CMRAO includes:

 

--> The court Summons and proof of $50 attendance money paid to Noah Johnston.

 

--> The trial transcript where Noah Johnston admitted he conducted NO investigation before forwarding a false, defamatory email about me to the entire board.

 

--> The actual invoice and proof the board paid it.

 

--> Board minutes showing they requested a “detailed breakdown” (they knew it was unusual – yet they paid anyway).

 

--> Emails showing a current board member, Melvin Lee, demanded $1,500 from me for having been summoned as a witness, explicitly citing Sentinel’s invoice as his model.

 

What I am asking the CMRAO to do:

 

--> Investigate Noah Johnston and Sentinel for violating the CMRAO Code of Ethics (integrity, excessive fees, conflict of interest, retaliation).

 

--> Order Sentinel to repay our corporation the $1,769.58.

 

--> Impose sanctions on Johnston, including fines or licence suspension.

 

The bigger picture – collusion between OCSCC 1106 and Service Providers:

 

This incident is not isolated. It is further proof that our condo board is colluding with service providers like Sentinel Management to financially exploit unit owners. The board paid a former manager for a personal legal expense – using our common fees – while refusing to provide any legal justification when I asked. This is the same board that, together with Sentinel, previously misled the CMRAO with false statements (which I documented in a sworn affidavit).

 

I have uploaded the supporting documents related to my CMRAO complaint here:

 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YGkHDzJpN-hN-93b8inEO3UQa-G6LXh3

 

We deserve better. I will keep you updated as this complaint process evolves.

 

Let me know if you have any questions!

 

Robert Ty,

Unit Owner and Former Director of the Board

Claridge Moon Condo, Ottawa ON

 

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