Energy-Saving Tips For Condo OwnersNavigating Alberta’s Deregulated Utility Market Written by: Katherine Topolniski, CCI North Alberta Knowing how to navigate Alberta’s deregulated utility market and implement smart energy-saving strategies can help you cut down on soaring utility bills. With rising energy costs, condo communities are looking for ways to reduce expenses. There are several effective…
Condo Construction Liens ExplainedUnderstanding Risks and Responsibilities for Owners Written by: Michael Gibson Michael Gibson is a lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP and is one of the authors of the textbook on condominium law in Alberta. He has extensive experience in condominium law, advising developers, corporations, boards, managers, and owners. Outdated payment processes expose condo…
Cheque Fraud Is on the Rise—Is Your Condo at Risk?Safeguarding Your Condo Corporation from Cheque Fraud Written by: Corey Krakower Corey Krakower is a payments expert with over a decade of experience with financial technology providers and one of Canada’s largest accounting firms. He is currently serving as the Director of Business Development for SparcPay, a…
Beyond the Reserve FundTurn Reserve Fund Studies into Action: Expert Answers for Condo Boards Written by: Katherine Topolniski Source: Answers contributed by the panel of experts A panel of experts offered their insights and actionable guidance for condo boards navigating the critical steps that follow a Reserve Fund Study. When it comes to managing reserve…
Grim Prospects For Owners Of Evacuated Edmonton Condo Who is financially responsible for repairing Alberta’s shoddy, aging condominium buildings? Article submitted by Dana Hagg (HMC Lawyers LLP) (Originally published in the Canadian Condominium Institute South Alberta’s Spring Newsletter) In theory, Alberta’s lawmakers have already implemented a solution to this conundrum: the Alberta New Home Warranty…
Can Sophie the Dog Stay? What are a condo board’s duties to accommodate? Article submitted by Matthew Ryan McLennan Ross LLP Recent caselaw shows many condo boards and their members do not properly handle accommodation requests from tenants/owners on human rights grounds. The Tale of Sophie the Dog Sophie is a service dog that Monika…
Building Better Bylaws By Gary Caouette BYLAW CONSULTANTS The first question you probably have is, where do I go from here? Should I take some other condominium corporation’s bylaws and modify them for my corporation, or should I update them myself? Where do I go for advice? Some condo managers are pretty knowledgeable, while some…
Exploring Truth & Reconciliation in Condos Our Local Chapter Commitment – An Introduction by Dan Nielsen, President, CCI North Alberta Chapter Our nation is currently going through a very important conversation and exercise that is difficult, and a long time coming, rooted in our history of colonialism that has outcomes we continue to see the…
by Amber Nickel – Lawyer, Willis Law Hoarding – How to Deal with a Messy Situation What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “hoarder”? For many, it is a clip from a popular television show of a person navigating their way through a home in total disarray, with…
Winter Activites During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdowns PLEASE NOTE: This information was published between 2020 and 2022 while public health measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 were in effect. Public health measures have since changed and information may be out of date. 2020 is an unusual year. In Alberta, public health restrictions have…