Civil Resolution Tribunal (British Columbia) — Societies/Cooperative Association Decisions case law

Cooperative Ordered to Pay Bonuses After Unfair Prejudice

In a dispute over membership bonuses, the Civil Resolution Tribunal found that the cooperative's actions were unfairly prejudicial and ordered the cooperative to pay a portion of the claimed bonuses to the member.

CRT Lacks Jurisdiction Over Society Claims Involving First Nations Land

Co-op Not Required to Reimburse Unapproved Flooring Changes

A member of a cooperative association asked for reimbursement for unapproved flooring changes and requested the reversal of a charge. The tribunal decided that the cooperative was not required to reimburse the member for the flooring changes but ordered the charge to be reversed.

Former Member Lacks Standing to Challenge AGM Minutes Accuracy

Civil Resolution Tribunal Dismisses Claimant's Governance Claims

In a recent case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a member's claims regarding governance actions of a cooperative association. The Tribunal found that the claims were either previously decided or no longer relevant, leading to their dismissal.

Co-op Member's Smoking Complaints and Reimbursement Claims Partially Granted

Civil Resolution Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Request to Rejoin Cooperative Association

The Civil Resolution Tribunal rejected a member's request to be allowed back into a cooperative association's private online forum after the member was removed for posting inappropriate content. The decision was based on the association's right to moderate its online space.

Society Member's Request for Records Access Denied

A society member asked for access to certain records but was denied because the records did not fall within the categories specified by the Societies Act. The Civil Resolution Tribunal made this decision based on the specific requirements of the act.

Cooperative Association Can Charge New Members a Realtor Commission

In this case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that a cooperative association can charge new members a realtor commission for managing the sale and transfer of membership shares. The claimants argued that this practice was unfair, but the tribunal disagreed, finding that the practice was not unfairly prejudicial.

Access to Society Records Decision

Former Cooperative Member Lacks Standing to Sue Over Governance

Cooperative Association Unit Allocation Process Upheld as Fair

A member of a cooperative association challenged the unit allocation process, claiming it was unfair. The tribunal reviewed the evidence and concluded the process was fair and adhered to the association's policies, dismissing the claimant's request for a better unit.

Claimant's Request for Compensation Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal

Cooperative Association Accounting Errors Claim Dismissed

Co-op Cannot Charge for Reasonable Wear and Tear - Share Refund Granted

CRT Rejects Fines and Criminal Conduct Claims in Societies/Cooperatives Case

The CRT dismissed claims regarding fines and criminal conduct, finding lack of jurisdiction and mootness. The CRT also declined to order the payment of legal fees.