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OC-62586-6Personal License $95.00This presentation discusses what has changed in the new legislation, how tech audits inform warranty and construction claims, and how developers and boards can manage risk. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Condominium Law Update on June 2, 2026. Total running time is 49 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62586-5Personal License $95.00This presentation examines emerging legal risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in Alberta condominium governance and nuisance disputes, by owners, boards, and managers. Drawing on recent tribunal and court developments and emerging professional guidance, it highlights how AI use (and misuse) is beginning to affect evidentiary reliability, procedural fairness, and legal counsel and board accountability in Alberta condominium disputes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Condominium Law Update on June 2, 2026. Total running time is 1 hour, 2 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62586-4Personal License $95.00We finally thought we figured out Estoppel Certificates, Information Statements, and Priority of Chargebacks to account for on the closing date. Now we are required to think again. This presentation provides examples of what these may now look like, and what to watch out for so that you don’t get stuck holding the buck. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Condominium Law Update on June 2, 2026. Total running time is 55 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62586-3Personal License $95.00On February 15, 2026, major changes to the Condominium Property Act and Condominium Property Regulation came into effect, creating a strict process for levying chargebacks. This presentation discusses the changes to the legislation, how the changes will affect operations, and practical tips to protect the rights of condominium corporations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Condominium Law Update on June 2, 2026. Total running time is 52 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62586-2This presentation focuses on the process for terminating an entire condominium and selling off the whole parcel of land, with practical considerations before heading down that path. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Condominium Law Update on June 2, 2026. Total running time is 53 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62586-1The Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal is touted to be a faster, less formal, and more affordable alternative to traditional litigation. This presentation explores the newly created tribunal and provide insights into procedural and jurisdictional issues of which lawyers should be aware. Discussion also focuses on the implications of the tribunal for condominium corporations, condominium owners, and legal counsel representing them. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Condominium Law Update on June 2, 2026. Total running time is 56 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62533.04This paper explores the legal nature of agreements to purchase and lease with option agreements in Alberta, analyzes key case law, and considers the practical implications for parties entering these arrangements, with particular attention to classification, remedies on breach, and financing issues. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s LESA’s 2026 Refresher: Real Estate program in Banff on April 17–19, 2026.
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62533.03Dower rights lurk in the background of married people who own property. Though their importance has perhaps declined as most couples own their matrimonial homes in joint tenancy, knowledge of the Dower Act remains a daily requirement for real estate practitioners. This paper explores when the Dower Act applies, homestead, dispositions prohibited without consent, consents and releases, mines and minerals, life estate, and dispensing with consent. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s LESA’s 2026 Refresher: Real Estate program in Banff on April 17–19, 2026.
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62533.02Specialized lenders often provide particular solicitor instructions that differ from conventional mortgage instructions. This paper explores practical essentials for managing files with specialized lenders and helpful tips to address unusual requirements in solicitor instructions. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s LESA’s 2026 Refresher: Real Estate program in Banff on April 17–19, 2026.
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62533.01This paper explores legal ramifications that exist when real estate transactions collapse after a purchase agreement is entered into, and how the consequences that flow from such a collapse are dependent upon the circumstances of the deal and the party that failed to close. It also focuses on the common issues experienced by both buyers and sellers that can lead to a real estate transaction collapsing, and the legal remedies that are available to the party that has experienced damage or loss from the collapsed transaction. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s LESA’s 2026 Refresher: Real Estate program in Banff on April 17–19, 2026.
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OC-62578-5Understanding the various provisions in the standard form residential real estate purchase contract is vital for real estate lawyers. Delve into sections 10.9 through 18 of the contract, exploring closing day delays, insurance, remedies, and notice line by line. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Residential Real Estate Purchase Contracts (2026) on March 5, 2026. Total running time is 30 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62578-4Understanding the various provisions in the standard form residential real estate purchase contract is vital for real estate lawyers. Delve into sections 7 through 10.8 of the contract, exploring dower rights, conditions, attachments and additional terms, line by line. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Residential Real Estate Purchase Contracts (2026) on March 5, 2026. Total running time is 37 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
