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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
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OC-62578-3Understanding the various provisions in the standard form residential real estate purchase contract is vital for real estate lawyers. Delve into sections 4 through 6 of the contract, exploring deposits, land title, and representations and warranties 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 42 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62578-2Understanding the various provisions in the standard form residential real estate purchase contract is vital for real estate lawyers. Delve into sections 2 and 3 of the contract, exploring the purchase price, completion day clause, and general 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 38 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62578-1Understanding the various provisions in the standard form residential real estate purchase contract is vital for real estate lawyers. Delve into section 1 of the contract, exploring the names of the parties to the contract and the property clause, 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 45 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62576.01Learn the basics of the powers and limitations to realtors in foreclosures and post foreclosures. This paper explores topics on how lenders get in a position to list the subject property for sale; the infamous Scheule “A”; what happens when offers are considered; forms of offers (deletions, changes and why); what is the process to accept offers; and how does a foreclosure sale close. These materials were presented at LESA’s Foreclosures: Listing Forms and Deletions webinar on February 9, 2026.
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OC-62576Learn the basics of the powers and limitations to realtors in foreclosures and post foreclosures. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on February 9, 2026. Total running time is 1 hours, 12 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62556Examine issues that frequently arise with surveys in residential real estate transactions and real property reports. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 20, 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
