Exploring Truth & Reconciliation in Condos

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…

Legal Corner – CCDC Contracts 

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…

(Please Don’t) Lien On Me

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…

Therapy Animals Unleashed

By Melissa L. Stappler, Willis Law The question of whether or not a resident is permitted to keep an animal in their unit is a matter usually determined according to the condominium corporation’s Bylaws.  But what happens when a condominium resident claims that they need an exemption from the Bylaws because they require a therapy…

Tackling Human Rights in Condos

By Heidi Besuijen and Melissa L. Stappler Overview Alberta case law has  recently confirmed that the Alberta Human Rights Act (the “Act”) applies to condominium corporations.  This means that condominium corporations are prohibited from discriminating against unit owners or occupants on the basis of any of the protected grounds identified in the Act, which are:…

Condo Cases Across Canada

Condo Cases Across Canada We are pleased to showcase the work of condominium lawyer James Davidson, LL.B., ACCI, FCCI whose labour of love over the years has produced an amazing amount of brief summaries of recent condominium court decisions. To view the judgment transcript of the featured cases or to review other Canadian condominium case…