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32503.03Conveyancing matters can have peculiar aspects. This paper is intended to help those new to residential conveyancing avoid the most common issues that can cause problems when dealing with mobile homes, remote signings, or trust safety issues. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Conveyancing program in Edmonton on June 17, 2025.
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62044.04This paper discusses the process to have funds paid out of court after a foreclosure sale. It considers potential creditors in a foreclosure proceeding, priorities, and exemptions under the Civil Enforcement Act. It also discusses the implication of Crown claims, certificates of lis pendens, and builders’ liens on such funds. The paper includes a sample application, affidavit, and order to have funds paid out of court. 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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62032.05This paper reviews the basics of mortgages for real estate transactions. It includes a discussion of common mortgage terms. It also provides an overview of the mortgage process when acting for the lender or when acting for the buyer, including receiving mortgage instructions, preparing documents, and requesting funds. Other considerations for dealing with mortgages, such as conflicts and fraud, are also discussed. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Essentials program held in Edmonton on March 10, 2017 and in Calgary on March 17, 2017.
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61808.03The paper outlines the tools and approaches which can be taken in the land development process in relation to preserving the natural environment. In the course of this outline, the author discusses the implications these tools have for developing a built landscape. The overall focus of the paper is on the municipal power during subdivision to dedicate lands as environmental reserves, municipal and provincial wetland policies and other tools that may be used. The author then analyzes which preservation tools may be most appropriate in a certain circumstance. This paper was presented at LESA's Environmental Considerations in Land Development program in September of 2011.
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62190.03This paper provides an overview of the negotiations of the commercial lease after the offer to lease has been executed. Common areas of contention, including operating costs, relocation, use, and default clauses, are analyzed from both the tenant and landlord perspective. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Real Estate: Leasing program in Lake Louise on October 23, 2020.
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62045.01This paper discusses issues in drainage and wetlands law. The first part of the paper examines the law relating to water rights, with an emphasis on drainage and wetlands. The second part of the paper considers how lawyers can utilize demonstrative evidence as aids in litigation and regulatory matters relating to land and the environment. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Rural Property Issues for Alberta Lawyers program in Red Deer on June 2, 2017.
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61946.03This paper examines the interplay between the Condominium Property Act and the New Home Buyer Protection Act. It identifies issues likely to be considered in the upcoming amendments to the Condominium Property Act and, finally, touches on some recent case law.
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62190.01This paper provides an overview of the Letter of Intent and the Offer to Lease in the commercial leasing context. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Real Estate: Leasing program in Lake Louise on October 23, 2020.
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61831.02The full nature and extent of “Additional Rent” payable often remains elusive at the Offer to Lease stage, leaving the commercial leasing lawyer to get to its real meaning. Read this paper to develop a better understanding of operating costs, including particular inclusions, exclusions, and areas of dispute. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the Analyzing Commercial Lease Contracts seminar held in March 2012.
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62032.01This is a collection of two related papers: Order of Documents on a Purchase File and Order of Documents on a Sale File. Both papers identify and provide a description of documents typically involved in a real estate purchase or sale from start to finish, and include suggestions for explaining each document to the client. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Essentials program held in Edmonton on March 10, 2017 and in Calgary on March 17, 2017.
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62044.05This paper considers a number of issues that may arise in foreclosure proceedings. Topics discussed include: redemption/relief against forefeiture, due on sale clauses, deceased mortgagors, non-resident defendants, written and implied consents for information, single family fire insurance, notification of lapse or termination of insurance, and condominium insurance. 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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61915.01This paper provides an overview of some of the more common legislative provisions and issues surrounding planning law. It discusses the issue of where to start when looking for requirements, procedures and rights of appeal related to approval and enforcement. This paper was presented at the Land Development program in February 2014.
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