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…
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…
Contributed by ERIN BERNEY – CONDOMINIUM LAWYER at FIELD LAW Originally printed in INSITE to CONDOS Vol. 38, Issue 4 Condominiums are special types of communities with all the benefits and potential problems that can come from living in close proximity to other individuals. From time to time, conflict will inevitably arise between unit owners,…
by Amber Nickel – Willis Law On Board – Prompt Payment Legislation: The Time Has Come A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, after jazzercise and step aerobics left the scene to make way for yoga and Zumba classes… an article was published in the CCI North Alberta Chapter Insite to Condos…
Bill 19 Brings Welcome Amendments to Condominium Property Act After extensive and productive consultations with stakeholders, the Government of Alberta has put forward a number of amendments to the Condominium Property Act. Changes include: Streamlining the requirements for voting which will improve owners’ ability to participate in the governance of their condominiums and will help…
The Failure to TAILOR CCDC Contracts May Result in Difficulties – Including an Uncomfortable LawSUIT By: Jack G. Kent and Todd A. Shipley (partners with Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP) Building remediation and repair is often a source of emotional and financial stress for condominium boards and unit owners. Unfortunately, like death and…
by Erin Berney, a lawyer with Field Law and a regular contributor for CCI North Alberta Has your condominium corporation convened an Annual General Meeting (AGM) since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020? If you’re not a member of your Board of Directors and you answered ‘no’ to that question, you may want to…
Update from the Real Estate Council of Alberta As of December 1, 2021, condominium managers will require a licence with the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) to continue managing condominiums. In October, individuals who wish to become licensed in condominium management can begin the licensing process. As condo managers and board members, you likely…
by Amber Nickel, a lawyer with Willis Law and a member of the CCI North Alberta Board of Directors Changes are coming that require contractors to be paid within 28 days (conditions apply). The hills are alive with the sound of changes to payment requirements and lien rights in the construction industry. The connection between…
by Rebecca Medel Bringing condo disputes before a tribunal instead of using the traditional courtroom process seems to be quite the dangling carrot for those who are intrigued by the idea of changing up the current system. The efficiency of using online technology to solve problems, and the time and cost savings that come about…