Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety orders, and tips and trade secrets for in foreclosure and post-foreclosure sales. This on-demand program was originally presented as a 4-part webinar series in November, 2021.

Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety orders, and tips and trade secrets for in foreclosure and post-foreclosure sales. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on November 16, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 18 minutes.

Review the substantive and procedural issues involved in the foreclosure process. Understand foreclosure proceeding priorities, foreclosure orders, and strategic options; review strategies for dealing with self-represented litigants in the foreclosure context, including when to offer advice; review the types of foreclosure remedies we seek and why; and more. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.

In this presentation, Jim Reich discusses how to recover monies paid out to a court during a foreclosure. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in May 2017.

In this presentation, Jim Reich introduces mortgages, mortgage terms, receipt of instructions, and other considerations.  The presentation also discusses the reasonableness of trust conditions in real estate. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.

Examine residential real property transactions in detail, from reviewing purchase contracts, reviewing title, and preparing mortgage documents, to conducting client meetings, attending to closing, and completing lender and client reports. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in March 2017.

Designed from the perspective of lawyers acting for potential buyers, this paper outlines the foreclosure sale process generally. It also provides guidance to properly advise clients of the potential risks and other considerations when purchasing a property involved in a foreclosure proceeding. This paper was presented at LESA’s Foreclosures – Beyond the Basics webinar series in November, 2021.

This paper discusses the process to have funds paid out of court after a foreclosure sale. It considers potential creditors in a foreclosure proceeding, priorities, and exemptions under the Civil Enforcement Act. It also discusses the implication of Crown claims, certificates of lis pendens, and builders’ liens on such funds. The paper includes a sample application, affidavit, and order to have funds paid out of court. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Foreclosure Fundamentals seminar in Edmonton on May 18, 2017 and in Calgary on May 23, 2017.  

This paper reviews the basics of mortgages for real estate transactions. It includes a discussion of common mortgage terms. It also provides an overview of the mortgage process when acting for the lender or when acting for the buyer, including receiving mortgage instructions, preparing documents, and requesting funds. Other considerations for dealing with mortgages, such as conflicts and fraud, are also discussed. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Essentials program held in Edmonton on March 10, 2017 and in Calgary on March 17, 2017.

This paper provides a useful overview of the foreclosure sale process and distinguishes it from a standard closing sale. The purpose of the paper is to assist lawyers for the Buyer in understanding the risks involved in a sale within a foreclosure proceeding or after the financial institution has become the registered owner post-foreclosure. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program held in May 2012.