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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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OC-62593-4Learn how to understand the differences between font, paragraph, and section formatting; Use the format painter; Insert symbols and create shortcut keys for the ones you use most; Add non-breaking spaces and hyphens as well as understand when they’re appropriate in legal documents; Modify paragraph alignment and line spacing and utilize automatic paragraph spacing; Automatically hold titles and paragraphs together on a page to avoid page breaks occurring in unwanted locations; Hold the lines of a paragraph (or footnote) together; Create better page breaks and avoid an unwanted blank page in the middle of a document. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 10, 2026. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62593-3Use Microsoft Word’s functions for reviewing documents on screen (split & new window, focus & immersive reader, and read aloud); Optimize how the Microsoft Word interface appears on your screen by modifying display settings; Select text in new ways with advanced techniques; Use the bookmark feature when drafting legal documents; Use Microsoft Word’s advanced features for cut, copy, and paste (without creating a formatting disaster); Enable Microsoft Word’s multiple (24) clipboards; Use sophisticated search techniques to find and/or replace text; Customize the editor tool for enhanced spellcheck, auto correct, grammar check, and thesaurus. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 20, 2026. Total running time is 58 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62580The roles and responsibilities carried out by legal support staff are integral to a successful law practice. This presentation introduces essential skills for effective legal support work. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 13, 2026. Total running time is 2 hours, 19 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.
