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62190.04This paper provides an outline of how lenders approach providing financing to a commercial tenant, where the borrower has a leasehold interest in the property and, therefore, does not hold legal title. 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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62451.06This paper explores the current legislation; remedies and factors for determining the appropriate remedy; inequal contribution, accounting and adjustments; partition and sale in the face of a co-ownership agreement; and partition and sale in the context of family property. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Conference program in Kananaskis on October 18 – 19, 2024.
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62304.03This paper explores how municipalities may encumber titles using the provisions of the Municipal Government Act. It discusses the statutory registrations that municipalities may place against titles, the authority for that registration, as well as an exploration of the impact of these registrations and how they can be removed, if at all. This paper was presented at Municipal Law on March 16, 2023.
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62191.04This paper provides tools to negotiate through potential contentious real estate matters in the purchase contract. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Residential Real Estate: Avoiding Problems that Lead to Conflict & Liability program in Lake Louise on October 24, 2020.
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62244.01This paper addresses some of the pitfalls that lawyers who are new to the practice may face in residential real estate transactions. Topics covered include: trust letters, Real Property Reports, holdbacks, the Protocol, and title insurance. This paper was presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Residential Real Estate webinar on May 31, 2022.
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62220.01This comprehensive paper covers those changes and provides direction for lawyers dealing with matters within the Alberta builders’ liens regime. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Builders’ Liens program in Edmonton on October 5, 2022.
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62217.02Surveying prompt payment schemes in other countries and provinces of Canada, this paper discusses Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. It also provides an overview of key features of this new piece of legislation. This paper was presented at LESA’s Debtor/Creditor Disputes webinar on May 11, 2021.
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61837.02This paper navigates purchasing a condominium and comments on the importance of independent legal advice of the purchaser. The author highlights the key items to review in the purchase agreement, the condominium plan, and the by-laws when acting for a purchaser. Additionally, the paper examines some important matters to consider prior to closing. This paper was drawn from materials presented at the Condominiums program held in May 2012.
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61996.07This paper is divided into two separate topics: adverse possession and specific performance. The author addresses both topics by providing an in-depth analysis of the theoretical basis, evolution of the law, and possibilities for law reform with respect to each topic. The paper demonstrates the application of the law relating to adverse possession by referring to cases and discussing topics such as adverse possession as against co-owners and with respect to Federal Crown land, Provincial Crown land, private land, Indian reserve land, and navigable bodies of water. The author refers to case law involving specific performance as well, and discusses the following topics as they relate to specific performance: dower rights, right of first refusal, school zones, cookie-cutter housing, low budget renovations, and adjacent land. 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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61812.00This 3-part paper was drawn from materials presented at our Real Estate for Legal Support Staff program in October 2011. It is a great addition to any conveyancing library. Part 1 of this paper covers the basic commercial real estate transaction from start to finish, including tips for permit applications and dealing with municipal compliance. Part 2 of this paper focuses on development permit and compliance issues in residential real estate transactions. Part 3 looks at closing issues in real estate transactions—what can you do when things go wrong? Learn common seller’s problems, common buyer’s problems, and strategies for dealing with both.
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62074.02This paper highlights recent Alberta case law relevant to real estate lawyers. It summarizes the issues and facts involved in each case, and provides an analysis of the court’s decision to help lawyers inform their conveyancing practices. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Property Law Essentials program in Edmonton on February 21, 2018 and in Calgary on February 27, 2018.
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62003.06This paper is a summary of common issues and considerations in real estate transactions. First, common client issues that arise prior to closing are discussed, including real property reports and tax adjustments. Second, the closing methods available for real estate transactions in Alberta are detailed, including the traditional method, title insurance, and the Western Torrens Conveyancing Protocol. As well, issues related to the sale of agricultural land are reviewed, including registration and GST issues. Finally, common questions asked by real estate agents and brokers are discussed. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA's Complete Lawyer program in Lethbridge on May 6, 2016.
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