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61996.16The purpose of the Foreign Ownership of Land Regulation, Alta Reg 160/1979, is to observe and control the amount of agricultural and recreational farm land acquired by non-Canadians. The Foreign Ownership of Land Regulation has only been discussed in passing in a handful of cases. As such, it can be difficult to navigate in practice. This paper provides an overview of the Foreign Ownership of Land Regulation and how it relates to the practical application of real estate transactions in Alberta. The author discusses a variety of issues, including controlled lands and persons affected, corporate entities and disclosure requirements, the process for reporting acquisitions and dispositions, penalties, exemptions, and foreign land ownership restrictions in other provinces. Furthermore, the author provides practice tips throughout the paper. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 49th Annual Refresher: Real Estate from April 24 - 26, 2016.
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OC-62191-4Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Develop strategies to recognize common and less common pitfalls in real estate matters, identify points of potential conflict, and protect yourself from liability. Enhance your capacity to serve clients and move transactions along. Topics include frequent contentious issues between lawyers for buyers and lawyers for sellers. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 18 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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61883.10This paper reviews some of the primary reasons for rejection of documents at the Land Titles office, providing concrete examples as visual aids. The author examines topics like basic rejection, Document Registration Request form rejection, transfer of land rejection, Dower Act rejection, Foreign Ownership rejection, mortgage rejection, fiat rejection, order (Certificate of No Appeal) rejection, and postponement rejection. This paper was presented at the Law and Practice program in November 2013.
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61836.15After providing some background regarding the origins of title insurance in Alberta, this paper walks the reader through two scenarios that gave rise to claims for title insurance; one claim was honoured and the other was not. By distinguishing the facts of each case the author enables you to determine which cases will be eligible and which will not. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program held in May 2012.
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61872.05aThis paper discusses the rationale behind the Responsible Energy Development Act and how its policies affect rural landowners. After outlining key features of the legislation, the paper addresses the controversies and concerns surrounding this new law. This paper was presented at the 2013 Rural Property Issues program.
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OC-62191-2Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Develop strategies to recognize common and less common pitfalls in real estate matters, identify points of potential conflict, and protect yourself from liability. Enhance your capacity to serve clients and move transactions along. Topics include, improper and problematic trust conditions in real estate transactions. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 24 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62183-2Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Explore frequent issues in residential real estate. Discuss how to avoid problems and liabilities in acting for a buyer or seller in residential real estate transactions. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on May 5, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes. Though we do our best to ensure quality, technology is not always 100% reliable. This recording contains a few seconds of minor audio glitches.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62047.02This paper reviews recent case law relating to commercial leasing and considers standard clauses in commercial leases that are often overlooked. In particular, it discusses security deposits and prepaid rent, sufficiency of premises descriptions, validity of lease caveats, conditions precedent to options, certainty of terms, fundamental breach, and lease rectification. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Leasing Challenges seminar in Edmonton on June 6, 2017 and in Calgary on June 8, 2017.
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Navigating the daily challenges of a real estate conveyancing practice can seem overwhelming at times. This paper explores common red flags and issues in residential real estate conveyancing and suggests tools and systems to address them. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Conference in Kananaskis on October 20 & 21, 2023.
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OC-62355-04Price range: $95.00 through $445.00Navigating the daily challenges of a real estate conveyancing practice can seem overwhelming at times. This presentation provides practical solutions and systems to help lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals navigate the challenges of running a conveyancing practice, particularly in a small-office setting. 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 55 minutes.Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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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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61836.16This paper dives into the seemingly subtle differences between land title assurance and title insurance. It explores the most common types of claims against the assurance fund, such as fraudulent documentation being accepted by the registrar, and explains the process for making a claim. The author concludes by outlining some of the items that are offered by titled insurers that are not covered under the LTO Assurance Fund. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the 45th Annual Refresher Course – Real Estate program held in May 2012.
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