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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-62213-4Explore case law and recent developments including significant changes to the insurance requirements of corporations and owners in the amendments to the Condominium Property Act and Regulations. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 15, 2022, as part of our Condominium Law Update webinar. Total running time is 51 minutes, with an additional 52 minute faculty Q&A.
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62213.03When acting for condominium buyers, there are many things to consider when advising your clients. Providing practice pointers, this paper delves into potential issues relating to insurance, chargebacks, contributions, estoppel certificates, use and occupancy restrictions, and parking and storage. This paper was presented at LESA’s Condominium Law Update webinar on March 15, 2022.
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62213.02This paper considers issues relating to the duties of a condominium corporation to keep its common property in a state of good and serviceable repair. What are a board’s obligations? How does this affect unit owners? What are the corporation’s statutory obligations? The paper explores case law and recent developments including significant changes to the insurance requirements of corporations and owners in the amendments to the Condominium Property Act and Regulations. This paper was presented at LESA’s Condominium Law Update webinar on March 15, 2022.
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62213.01This paper explores recent condominium case law on short-term (i.e. AirBnB) rental restrictions, costs in litigation between condominium corporations and owners, statutory remedies under the Condominium Property Act, and builders’ liens. This paper was presented at LESA’s Condominium Law Update webinar on March 15, 2022.
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OC-62213-3Explore potential issues relating to insurance, chargebacks, contributions, estoppel certificates, use and occupancy restrictions, and parking and storage. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 15, 2022, as part of our Condominium Law Update webinar. Total running time is 1 hour, with an additional 52 minute faculty Q&A.
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OC-62213-2Discover tips for condominium conveyancing, including things to look for when conducting due diligence. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 15, 2022, as part of our Condominium Law Update webinar. Total running time is 1 hour, with an additional 52 minute faculty Q&A.
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OC-62213-1Explore practical considerations for lawyers who advise condominium developers, condominium managers, purchasers of new condominium units, and boards of new condominium corporations. This on-demand program originally broadcast on March 15, 2022, as part of our Condominium Law Update webinar. Total running time is 54 minutes, with an additional 52 minute faculty Q&A.
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62219.06This paper provides a review of five recent foreclosures cases, focusing on: (1) the interplay with the Interest Act; (2) second mortgages and guarantees; (3) inadvertent discharge of a mortgage; (4) whether a discharged mortgage could be registered by caveat to preserve the rights of a mortgagee; and (5) deemed trusts. This paper was presented at LESA’s Foreclosures – Beyond the Basics webinar series in November, 2021.
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62219.05When lawyers are retained or consulted by a borrower who is in foreclosure, they may ask themselves whether to file a Statement of Defense. This paper covers possible defenses in a foreclosure action. It also explores situations when lawyers should not file a Statement of Defense and other potential defenses that will result only in an increase of the costs of the foreclosure proceedings. This paper was presented at LESA’s Foreclosures – Beyond the Basics webinar series in November, 2021.
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OC-62219Explore 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.
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62219.04Designed 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.
