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62533.04This paper explores the legal nature of agreements to purchase and lease with option agreements in Alberta, analyzes key case law, and considers the practical implications for parties entering these arrangements, with particular attention to classification, remedies on breach, and financing issues. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s LESA’s 2026 Refresher: Real Estate program in Banff on April 17–19, 2026.
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62533.03Dower rights lurk in the background of married people who own property. Though their importance has perhaps declined as most couples own their matrimonial homes in joint tenancy, knowledge of the Dower Act remains a daily requirement for real estate practitioners. This paper explores when the Dower Act applies, homestead, dispositions prohibited without consent, consents and releases, mines and minerals, life estate, and dispensing with consent. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s LESA’s 2026 Refresher: Real Estate program in Banff on April 17–19, 2026.
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62533.02Specialized lenders often provide particular solicitor instructions that differ from conventional mortgage instructions. This paper explores practical essentials for managing files with specialized lenders and helpful tips to address unusual requirements in solicitor instructions. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s LESA’s 2026 Refresher: Real Estate program in Banff on April 17–19, 2026.
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62533.01This paper explores legal ramifications that exist when real estate transactions collapse after a purchase agreement is entered into, and how the consequences that flow from such a collapse are dependent upon the circumstances of the deal and the party that failed to close. It also focuses on the common issues experienced by both buyers and sellers that can lead to a real estate transaction collapsing, and the legal remedies that are available to the party that has experienced damage or loss from the collapsed transaction. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s LESA’s 2026 Refresher: Real Estate program in Banff on April 17–19, 2026.
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62576.01Learn the basics of the powers and limitations to realtors in foreclosures and post foreclosures. This paper explores topics on how lenders get in a position to list the subject property for sale; the infamous Scheule “A”; what happens when offers are considered; forms of offers (deletions, changes and why); what is the process to accept offers; and how does a foreclosure sale close. These materials were presented at LESA’s Foreclosures: Listing Forms and Deletions webinar on February 9, 2026.
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62570.01Possession challenges can complicate the judicial sale process and create risk for both sellers and buyers. This paper explores those potential possession issues to help better understand the process so lawyers can navigate issues which may arise during the closing of these transactions. These materials were presented at LESA’s Foreclosures: Possession Issues During a Judicial Sale webinar on November 18, 2025.
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62569.01Foreclosure law is constantly evolving, are you up to date? This paper explores the case law in mortgage enforcement from the last 5 years and in particular looks at cases that provide exceptions to standard rules. These materials were presented at LESA’s Foreclosures: Case Law Update webinar on November 4, 2025.
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62559.01This paper explores how surplus funds deposited into court following a judicial sale in foreclosure proceedings are accessed and distributed. It outlines the practical steps required to have funds paid out of court or released from trust, with a focus on the relevant procedures, documentation, and best practices. These materials were presented at LESA’s Foreclosures: How to Recover Money That Has Been Paid into Court or is Being Held by a Law Firm webinar on October 23, 2025.
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62558.01This paper explores the judicial sales process, from obtaining a Redemption Order – Listing to an Order Confirming Sale and Vesting Title, and all steps in between. These materials were presented at LESA’s Foreclosures: Navigating Judicial Sales vs. Lender-Owned Sales webinar on September 25, 2025.
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62503.06Residential real estate conveyancers can run into challenges with tax issues. This paper explores a variety of issues with GST including the mechanics/accounting of GST, combination properties, GST new housing rebate, and GST searches. It also addresses non-resident vendor issues that can arise under Income Tax Act provisions. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Conveyancing program in Edmonton on June 17, 2025.
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62503.05Understanding what is needed to close a real estate transaction is fundamental for conveyancing lawyers. In Alberta there are three methods to close: a traditional closing, a title insured closing, and a “Protocol” closing. This paper provides an overview of each, along with a review of mortgage only transactions. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Conveyancing program in Edmonton on June 17, 2025.
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62503.04Conveyancing lawyers may encounter a number of issues when dealing with rural real estate. This paper addresses surface leases, water and water potability, septic systems, foreign ownership of land, specialized lender issues, and multi-party representation in smaller communities. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Conveyancing program in Edmonton on June 17, 2025.
