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,…
Bee in a Hive or Queen in a Castle?What Alberta Courts Require Before Evicting a Condominium Owner Written by: Spencer Marks, Witten LLP Every condominium board eventually encounters the same difficult situation. An owner repeatedly violates the bylaws. Neighbours complain about noise, harassment, damage to common property, or ongoing nuisance behaviour. The board sends warning…
Emotional Support Animals and Human Rights Written by: Michael Gibson, Miller Thomson LLP The recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta in Hart versus Condominium Corporation No. 831 0969 o/a Westmount Place Condominium Corporation, 2025 AHRC 52 is a stark reminder of the challenges condominium boards face when trying to apply and enforce…
Tick Tock Goes The Limitation ClockWhat Condo Boards Need to Know About Condo Fees and Alberta’s Limitations Act Written by: Michael Gibson, Miller Thomson LLP Condominium contributions don’t enforce themselves. Boards must act within two years or risk losing out entirely, even if a caveat is on title. Learn why understanding statutory limitations is critical…
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…
The Hidden Risks of Reserve Fund PlanningBreaking the cycle Written by: Spencer Marks, Witten LLP As condos mature and reach the age where infrastructure replacements are necessary, many condo owners experience the discomfort of reserve fund planning. Even those who adhere strictly to their reserve fund study recommendations discover there is a significant difference between…
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,…
Exploring Truth & Reconciliation in Condos Our Local Chapter Commitment – An Introduction by Dan Nielsen, President, CCI North Alberta Chapter Our nation is currently going through a very important conversation and exercise that is difficult, and a long time coming, rooted in our history of colonialism that has outcomes we continue to see 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…
by Amber Nickel – Lawyer, Willis Law Hoarding – How to Deal with a Messy Situation What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “hoarder”? For many, it is a clip from a popular television show of a person navigating their way through a home in total disarray, with…