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62304.03This paper explores how municipalities may encumber titles using the provisions of the Municipal Government Act. It discusses the statutory registrations that municipalities may place against titles, the authority for that registration, as well as an exploration of the impact of these registrations and how they can be removed, if at all. This paper was presented at Municipal Law on March 16, 2023.
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OC-62304-06This presentation examines the procedural steps to execute the formal taking of land and explores three entitlements upon expropriation, including market value, disturbance damages and legal and professional costs.
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OC-62313Condominium property law presents unique considerations and challenges for lawyers to consider when advising clients – especially those who own or who are purchasing condominium units. This on-demand program explores common issues, including documents that should be registered at land titles, information available to owners or prospective purchasers, duties and powers of condominium corporations, rights and obligations of condominium owners, and insurance considerations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 23, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour.
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62313.01Condominium property law presents unique considerations and challenges for lawyers to consider when advising clients – especially those who own or who are purchasing condominium units. This paper explores common issues including documents that should be registered at land titles, information available to owners or prospective purchasers, duties and powers of condominium corporations, rights and obligations of owners, and insurance considerations. This paper was presented at LESA’s Advising Clients on Condominium Law Issues webinar on January 23, 2023.
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OC-62297This presentation provides an overview of key environmental law concepts for real estate practitioners to help assist in recognizing the risks and identifying tools that lawyers can use to manage environmental issues. Topics include the foundational principle of buyer beware, understanding environmental reports, clean-up and reporting obligations, landlord-tenant issues, and wetlands and water bodies.
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62297.01Whether a property is commercial, industrial, or even residential, environmental issues are becoming more common and more costly for a variety of parties that may be involved. This paper provides an overview of key environmental law concepts for real estate practitioners to help assist in recognizing the risks and identifying tools that lawyers can use to manage those issues. Topics include the foundational principle of “buyer beware, understanding environmental reports, clean-up and reporting obligations, landlord-tenant issues, and wetlands and water bodies. This paper was presented at LESA’s What Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Environmental Law webinar on December 5, 2022.
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61836.12cThis paper explores some crucial income tax considerations in the disposition of property. One important consideration is whether the proceeds of the disposition will be taxed as income or capital. The paper canvasses the various factors that are considered in making this determination such as intention, nature of the business, and length of ownership. The author also explores the tax implications of non-residents of Canada dealing in real estate situated in Canada and the use of Bare Trusts in the real estate context. This paper was presented at LESA’s 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program on May 6 – 8, 2012.
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61836.12bThis paper provides an overview of GTS legislation that is relevant to real estate transactions. It also explores GST related issues that may be of interest to real estate practitioners. This paper was presented at LESA’s 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program on May 6 – 8, 2012.
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61836.08cThis paper addresses everything you ever wanted to know about alternative dispute resolution in the context of new home purchase agreements and warranty certificates. From the applicability of the Arbitration Act to new home purchases, to a conversation about arbitration agreements versus the Builders’ Lien Act, this is the paper for you if you want to understand the implications of arbitration clauses in new home purchase agreements. This paper was presented at LESA’s 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program on May 6 – 8, 2012.
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61836.08bThis paper discusses the need for changes to residential construction practices. In particular, the author discusses potential legislative and regulatory changes likely to take place in the areas of consumer protection and recourse, accountability in the construction industry, training for construction workers, public education, and the inspection system. This paper was presented at LESA’s 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program on May 6 – 8, 2012.
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This riveting paper provides an excellent review of common contracts (including the Alberta Real Estate Association standard real estate contract and the Alberta New Home Warranty contract) encountered in the new home building industry. After teaching you all there is to know about standard contracts, the author focuses on some of the common closing issues that arise between lawyers and some of the pitfalls of financing a construction project with a purchaser’s draw mortgage. This paper was presented at LESA’s 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program on May 6 – 8, 2012.
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OC-62302Relocation clauses in commercial leases give landlords the right to force their tenants to relocate to a different space. Although relocation clauses are important for landlords, they can have a significant impact on commercial tenants. This webinar examines important considerations from the perspectives of both landlords and tenants. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 7, 2022. Total running time is 60 minutes.
