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OC-62355-07Price range: $95.00 through $445.00From the perspective of a title insurer, this presentation explores the structure of title insurance policies, typical exclusions, and conditions. It also addresses what to do when lawyers or their clients have questions about coverage, what lawyers and clients need to keep in mind when making a claim, and the factors that insurers will consider when handling a claim. Using real-world examples, the presentation explores common issues in both residential and commercial coverage scenarios. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 1 hour, 34 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62044.03Legal proceedings that involve self-represented parties bring unique challenges. This paper addresses how to effectively engage with self-represented litigants in foreclosure proceedings. It discusses privacy issues, considerations when advising self-represented litigants, and common concerns and responses of self-represented litigants. It also provides case law examples that may be relied on when dealing with parties taking advantage of their self-represented litigant status. 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.
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61996.02Advising clients buying new condominiums in Alberta requires knowledge of current legislative schemes and their practical effects. This paper identifies those key legislative schemes and highlights un-proclaimed amendments. There is particular focus on how changes to the Condominium Property Act, RSA 2000, c C-22 may affect the condominium warranty program. In addition, there are practice points that indicate how changes to the condominium warranty program may affect clients and how to best advise your clients. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 49th Annual Refresher: Real Estate program from April 24 – 26, 2016.
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OC-62355-05Price range: $95.00 through $445.00The Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association (ALIA) sees a fair volume of claims against lawyers in relation to residential real estate transactions. This presentation examines the current professional liability and misappropriation indemnity group policy and lawyers’ obligations with respect to self-reporting potential claims. It considers common traps that lawyers can fall into when conducting residential real estate conveyancing. The presentation includes a robust Q&A session that taps into the professional experience of senior members of the bar on faculty and in attendance at the conference. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 53 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62355-08Price range: $95.00 through $445.00This presentation includes an exploration of AREA’s standard form contracts, highlighting recent changes. It includes a summary of a recent survey to stakeholders about areas of concern and ways that changes to the standard form contracts could potentially address them. The presentation examines common issues such as real property reports, title insurance, and contractual warranties, and dower. It also includes a discussion with a lawyer who defends claims against realtors. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 1 hour, 27 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62213.04This paper offers a comparative survey of the condominium tribunals in place in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. It was drafted in contemplation of the Alberta Government’s intention to create a condominium tribunal in the province. This paper was presented at LESA’s Condominium Law Update webinar on March 15, 2022.
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OC-62213-6Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Examine appropriate forums in Alberta where a number of condominium disputes can be heard. Specifically, look at what issues the Provincial Court may hear and which disputes need to go to the Court of Queen's Bench. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 15, 2022, as part of our Condominium Law Update webinar. Total running time is 33 minutes, with an additional 52 minute faculty Q&A.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61836.06This paper advances an intellectual conversation about the challenges of applying the common law of accretion within the Albert Torrens system. The author reviews the attempts of the court to reconcile the conflict between the law of accretion and Torrens based legislation and raises the question as to whether legislative reform is necessary. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program held in May 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-62503-2Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Explore strategies for preparing a purchase file, common due diligence searches, and key considerations for conventional closings, protocol closings, and new builds. Discuss common lender instruction requests and some pitfalls and problems relating to mortgages of which a conveyancing lawyer should be aware. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Conveyancing on June 17, 2025. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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71_27_02This paper outlines the process a lawyer must follow when acting for a buyer in a residential real estate deal. The paper is structured as an organizational checklist, providing insight on how to organize a real estate practice to reduce mistakes and increase efficiency. This paper was presented at the Real Estate Boot Camp program which was held in Edmonton on October 13, 2010 and in Calgary on October 20, 2010.
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71_27_03This paper outlines the issues a lawyer faces when acting for a lender in a residential real estate deal. The paper is intended to provide a reference guide for day-to-day practice in order to better serve a lending client and avoid potential liability, including a discussion on mortgage fraud. This paper was presented at the Real Estate Boot Camp program which was held in Edmonton on October 13, 2010 and in Calgary on October 20, 2010.
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