Managing Contentious Annual MeetingsLEGISLATIVE UPDATE Written by: Gerrit Roosenboom, Rosetree Mediation, Arbitration, and Consulting Services . Originally published May 3, 2025; updated August 2026 to reflect Alberta’s condominium legislation and processes currently in effect, including the Condominium Property Act, Condominium Property Regulation, and the new Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal (CDRT) framework. The CDRT began operating…
The Hidden Cost of Deferred HVAC Maintenance Written By: Dawn Neville, VETS Group Deferred today. Paid for tomorrow. Condominium boards and property managers face difficult choices every budget season. Rising operating costs, reserve fund obligations, insurance premiums and inflation all compete for limited resources. When budgets tighten, HVAC maintenance can appear to be one of…
Using AI in Condominium ManagementPractical wins, real risks and a sensible roadmap for Alberta condominium boards and managers Written by: Erin Berney, Darcie-Lee Rea, Matthew Rude & Melissa L. Stappler Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to everyday tool. Many condominium corporations in Alberta are already encountering AI (sometimes intentionally, often informally) through internet searches,…
When Power Fails,Will Your Building Be Ready? Protecting People, Property and Peace of Mind Through Routine Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Written by: Ryan Kranic, Territory Manager, Equipment Sales and Preventative Maintenance Sales with Frontier Power Products ULC Emergency generators are among the most important life safety systems in a building, yet they’re often the least…
Preventing a Condo Financial CrisisPlanning Today to Protect Tomorrow Written By: Shantel Kalakalo, President, Kalham Consulting, Kelly McFayden, Director, Condo Lending Group and Ryley Schmidt, Associate, Miller Thomson LLP Condominium corporations rarely find themselves in financial difficulty overnight. More often, financial crises develop gradually through years of rising construction costs, aging building components, deferred maintenance,…