Chargebacks, Liens, Arrears & Collections: From First Notice to Enforcement Practical legal-financial session walking boards through where to start and how to move through arrears, chargebacks, liens, collections, notices, enforcement options, mortgage priority, and related workflow considerations. Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm Location: Chateau Louis | Hotel & Conference Centre…
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,…
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…
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,…
How Are Condo Fees Calculated? Compared to mortgage payments, condo fees (legally referred to as condominium contributions in Alberta) are more complex, more variable and can be subject to change more readily. Once your mortgage amount has been established, the term, payment schedule and interest rate are the key variables that will alter what the…
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…