Celebrating the Season and a New ChapterSeason’s Greetings from CCI North Alberta! As we approach the end of 2024, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support and active participation in the CCI North Alberta community. This year has been one of accomplishment and exciting change, and none…
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Beyond the Reserve FundTurn Reserve Fund Studies into Action: Expert Answers for Condo Boards Written by: Katherine Topolniski Source: Answers contributed by the panel of experts A panel of experts offered their insights and actionable guidance for condo boards navigating the critical steps that follow a Reserve Fund Study. When it comes to managing reserve…
Navigating the Role of the RegulatorClarifying RECA’s Role and Your Responsibilities as a Condo Owner Article written by Katherine Topolniski (CCI North Alberta) Condo ownership and management are complex, with various roles and responsibilities to navigate—and since 2021, a regulatory body has been added to the mix Whether you’re a long-time condo resident or new…
Grim Prospects For Owners Of Evacuated Edmonton Condo Who is financially responsible for repairing Alberta’s shoddy, aging condominium buildings? Article submitted by Dana Hagg (HMC Lawyers LLP) (Originally published in the Canadian Condominium Institute South Alberta’s Spring Newsletter) In theory, Alberta’s lawmakers have already implemented a solution to this conundrum: the Alberta New Home Warranty…
Can Sophie the Dog Stay? What are a condo board’s duties to accommodate? Article submitted by Matthew Ryan McLennan Ross LLP Recent caselaw shows many condo boards and their members do not properly handle accommodation requests from tenants/owners on human rights grounds. The Tale of Sophie the Dog Sophie is a service dog that Monika…
Borrowing by Condominium Corporations: How Does it Work? Article submitted by Jim Wallace National Condominium Financial Inc. The purpose of this article is to provide a basic overview of how Condominium Corporations can use powers granted to them to borrow funds on behalf of the owners. This article will give as much information as can…
Artificial Intelligence and Condominium Bylaws Article submitted by Michael Gibson Miller Thomson Law In June 2023, two New York lawyers were sanctioned for using fake cases in legal brief that were fabricated by an AI program the lawyers used to help draft their briefs of argument. In February 2024, a Vancouver lawyer was sanctioned with…