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Before you Buy: Understanding Condo Finances

Information about condo finances for Albertans interested in buying a condo. Booklet features an overview of what documents to request and what to look for in the r...
Last Update: 2020

Buying a New Condo

Before you buy a new condo in Alberta, you need to do your homework. This is a checklist of the documents you must receive from the developer.
Last Update: 2021

Buying A Resale Condo

Before you buy a previously owned condo, you need to do your homework. This is a checklist of the documents to request before signing on the dotted line.
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Board Conduct

Board members must follow standards of conduct in running the condo corporation, this tip sheet explains what those standards are.
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Bylaws are Not Being Followed

Condo board members have the power to enforce the condo corporation's bylaws, these are steps they can take if the bylaws are not followed.
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Documents 101

If you are on a condo board, you should understand the condo documents outlined in this tipsheet and the information they contain.
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Election to Board

A condo board of directors (known as the board) is a group of individuals. This booklet answers some FAQs about condo boards
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – First Time Board Members

If you are a board member for the first time, this is a checklist and tips to help you in your new role.
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Handling Disputes with Owners & Tenants

Condo boards have no specific dispute resolution mechanisms, these are some general dispute resolution tips
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Hiring a Manager

Many condo corporations will hire a manager (or company) to look after the condo complex. These are tips for hiring and working with a condo manager.
Last Update: 2021

Condo Law – Meetings

A brief guide to a condominium's three key meetings - board meetings, Annual General Meeting (AGM) and extraordinary general meetings.
Last Update: 2021

Condo Law – Rental Units

The Condominium Property Act addresses the rental process, including what happens before, during and after a tenancy
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Requests for Information

A condo corporation has a legal obligation to respond to requests for certain information, depending on what is requested and who makes the request.
Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Reserve Fund Guide

Condo corporations must establish and maintain a reserve fund to cover costs of major repairs of its property.
Last Update: 2021

Condo Law – Self-managing a Condo

If a condo is self-managed, the condo board is responsible for all aspects of the property. This info is for condo boards considering self-management.
Last Update: 2021

Condo Law – The Big 3

Condo contributions (also known as condo fees), special assessments and reserve funds are different. The following tip sheet will help clarify how they differ.
Last Update: 2020

Developer Turnover

This booklet provides an overview of the turnover process and a checklist of documents that the developer must provide to the first elected board.
Last Update: 2021

Guide To Commonly Used Condo Terms

If you are thinking of buying a condominium, there are some commonly used condominium terms that you should become familiar with.
Last Update: 2020

Pre Possession Issues

This booklet is an overview of deposits, occupancy fees and other potential issues that may arise when purchasing a new or conversion condo.
Last Update: 2020

Renting a Condominium

A tenant who rents a condo from a landlord is bound by many laws including residential tenancy law, contract law, condo property law and condo bylaws.
Last Update: 2019

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