News & Updates
RECA ANNOUNCES: Upcoming Consultation of the Standards of Practice: For Condominium Managers
The Government of Alberta has charged the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) to create a licensing program for condominium managers. Consultations will be open to all stakeholders and the public commencing on August 14 until November 12, 2020. In compliance with Covid-19 restrictions, sessions will be online…
June 3: Alberta Government Passed Order in Council - Use of Reserve Fund During Emergency
On June 1, 2020, the Government of Alberta passed an Order in Council making changes to the Condominium Property Act Regulations allowing condominium boards to borrow from reserve funds during states of emergency and requiring repayment of the borrowing within 2 years.
A summary of the changes is shown below:
When…
Podcast April 23, 2020: Fire Code Compliance in the Time of a Pandemic & Annual Fire Inspections
This information is part of the April 23, 2020 Podcast which can be found HERE
Frank Schroder | Calgary Fire Department
Bio
Frank Schroder has been involved in fire service for nearly 28 years, 18 of which were in a professional, salaried position. Prior to joining the Calgary Fire…
Podcast April 23, 2020: Temporary Relief to Protect Condominium Dwellers
This information is part of the April 23, 2020 Podcast which can be found HERE
Laurie S. Kiedrowski and Stephanie D. Whyte | McLeod Law LLP
April 14, 2020
It's nice to have the opportunity to impart some good news for a change. We must confess that…
Important Ministerial Order Impacting Condominiums
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, under the authority of the Public Health Act, the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta, issued a Ministerial Order to temporarily modify provisions in several acts and regulations related to timelines, location and distance, as well as utility payments and access to information…
COVID-19 HVAC Best Practices
Currently there is no evidence that COVID-19 is an airborne virus. It appears to be transmitted via droplets and direct contact with contaminated surfaces. That said, small particles can remain airborne for a period of time. Any well designed and well-maintained HVAC system incorporates the following:
- Clean air supply;
- Containment and…
Condo Owner & Visitor Disclosure as COVID-19 Crisis Unfolds
An interesting legal perspective on condos with regards to access and disclosure for board members and managers
CLICK To read the article - REMI Network
The attached article references a webinar - which may be accessed here
Builders Lien Act and Prompt Payment & Adjudication Legislation Prompt Payment Survey
On January 24, 2019, Adrian Breitwieser and Ryan Coles of CCI South attended stakeholder consultations regarding changes to the Builder’s Lien Act and new Prompt Payment and Adjudication Legislation. The topic will affect condominiums as condominiums are “owners” under the Builder’s Lien Act and must abide by construction legislation when completing any…
Alberta Condominium Insurance Update & Survey
As we are all aware, Alberta condominiums are continuing to struggle with insurance increases.
The insurance industry and government have been made aware of the problem. Last week, in an effort to address the problem, the Insurance Bureau of Canada held a full day stakeholders roundtable in Edmonton. This was…
CONDO OWNERS - Important Insurance Info You Need to Know!
Effective Janaury 1, 2020, Condominium Corporations will be able to seek recovery of the deductible portion of the Corporation's insurance claim (up to a maximum of $50,000) from an Owner for damages that originates from the Owner's unit or privacy area.
To read the full notice CLICK HERE