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Our Recommendations to Reinforce the Condo Rules

In our last blog we discussed some practical strategies to deal with rule violations in condominiums, and while it’s important to know what to do when someone breaks the rules, we believe that the most important tool condo boards have in these situations is to prevent them by communicating and reinforcing the rules effectively. This … Read more

What to Do When a Condo Resident Violates the Rules

All condo communities have rules and regulations to ensure residents, whether tenants or owners, enjoy a peaceful and safe environment. However, no one is perfect, and not everyone understands the importance of said rules, so they end up breaking them, causing disturbance to their neighbours. In these cases of rule violations, the condo board must … Read more

Why Your Condo Board Needs a Property Manager

Self-managing a condominium can be time-consuming and overwhelming, especially in mid-size and larger condo communities. From long meetings and administrative tasks to addressing owners’ and residents’ concerns and conflicts, keeping up with the to-do list of things needed to make a condo a safe and comfortable community for all its inhabitants is almost impossible for … Read more

 Why Are My Alberta Condo Fees Going Up?

For condominiums who have a budget year that begins in January, December is the time that owners get a notice stating what the new condo fee will be. That number can be the same as the previous year, but often, that number goes up, and with market pressures and inflation, this year that number may … Read more

2 Changes to Alberta Condo Law in 2022

An important change is coming to Alberta condo law. The Alberta Government has introduced Bill 19 The Condominium Property Amendment Act, which aims to improve efficiency and reduce financial risk for condo corporations. Here are some of the major changes that have been announced and how they impact you. Chargebacks Typically in a condominium, if … Read more

Resolving Condominium Disputes in Alberta

Conflict in condominium complexes is widespread. After all, the stakes are high. This is your home or your business in the case of commercial/ industrial condos. After more than 40 years in business, we have learned a lot about resolving condominium disputes in Alberta and the laws that govern condos.  Effective and proactive conflict resolution … Read more

3 Alberta Condo Misconceptions

Many people purchase or rent a condo space without knowing all the rules. These are the most frequent Alberta condo misconceptions.