Navigating the Role of the RegulatorClarifying RECA’s Role and Your Responsibilities as a Condo Owner Article written by Katherine Topolniski (CCI North Alberta) Condo ownership and management are complex, with various roles and responsibilities to navigate—and since 2021, a regulatory body has been added to the mix Whether you’re a long-time condo resident or new…
A First Look at Bill 30Exciting New Legislative Changes for the Condo Community Written by: Katy Campbell The introduction of Bill 30, the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, marks a historic moment for Alberta’s condo landscape, with the introduction of a long awaited dispute resolution tribunal and many other changes. This proposed legislation includes…
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…
Shaping Alberta's Condo Future Report from CCI North Alberta’s Government Advocacy Committee The dedicated volunteers on our Government Advocacy Committee bring recommendations, expertise, and the collective voice of our members to the forefront as they advocate for what matters most to the condo community. The committee continues to play a pivotal role in shaping policies…
Borrowing by Condominium Corporations: How Does it Work? Article submitted by Jim Wallace National Condominium Financial Inc. The purpose of this article is to provide a basic overview of how Condominium Corporations can use powers granted to them to borrow funds on behalf of the owners. This article will give as much information as can…
Artificial Intelligence and Condominium Bylaws Article submitted by Michael Gibson Miller Thomson Law In June 2023, two New York lawyers were sanctioned for using fake cases in legal brief that were fabricated by an AI program the lawyers used to help draft their briefs of argument. In February 2024, a Vancouver lawyer was sanctioned with…