CONDO SAVVY WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO HELP THE 'CONDO OWNER' UNDERSTAND THE RULES THAT GOVERN CONDOMINIUMS IN ALBERTA.
Our goal is to create a strong voice for 'Alberta Condo Owners' so 'we' influence the Alberta Government to make legislative changes protecting Owners
*DISCLAIMER* THIS SITE PROVIDES GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT TO BE USED AS LEGAL ADVICE FOR SPECIFIC LEGAL PROBLEMS
Please take our POLLS...we need your feedback!

Welcome New Members

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No New Posts Welcome!

Sub-board: Rules & Terms of Use

5 12 Helpful User Tips
by Administrator
Sept 22, 2017 11:13:48 GMT -6

DISCUSSION BOARDS - Ask Questions and Discuss Everything Condo Related Here

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No New Posts GENERAL DISCUSSION (members only)

You can talk about anything here.

Moderator: Administrator

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No New Posts POLLS ( Non-members, read only- votes will not be recorded)

Please take our polls, ie: Condo fees, Proxies, Good Board vs bad board, insurance...

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No New Posts CONDO CRISIS - The Ostrich Policy; Detriments of Owner Apathy

Rights and Responsibilities of Condo Owners.

2 9 Condo Crisis - DANGERS OF OWNER APATHY - The Ostrich Policy
by enufsenuf
Nov 8, 2017 21:25:31 GMT -6
No New Posts BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (PM) (members only)

Can they do that? Q & A, comments & complaints.

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No New Posts Repairs & Maintenance

Sub-boards: Asbestos, Building Envelope, Pest Control, Surveillance Cameras, Water Damage

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No New Posts INSURANCE

Condo Insurance - policies, etc.

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No New Posts WHAT YOU CAN DO TO FIND A CONDOMINIUM LAWYER

Condominium law is a specialized field. If you need advice ensure the lawyer is well versed in the CPA.

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No New Posts CONDO QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY EDMONTON CONDO LAWYER; ROBERTO NOCE

11 15 Preferred Contractor Lists of Property Managers
by Administrator
Jun 4, 2018 12:51:44 GMT -6
No New Posts PIPA - Personal Information and Privacy Act

Your personal information and what can and cannot be disclosed.

3 6 ABOUT THE PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECT ACT
by hadanuff
Jan 26, 2017 14:36:56 GMT -6

CONDOS - The Good the Bad & the Ugly - Stories in the News and from Condo Owners - Do you know what's going on in your building?

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No New Posts Personal Tales from Condo Owners (members only)

Please share your story, it could help someone who may be experiencing a similar situation.

Sub-board: Successful Court Cases

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No New Posts Condo Problems - Articles in the News

20 32 PM sued for “insubordination & grossly negligent in duties"
by Administrator
Aug 19, 2019 12:51:11 GMT -6
No New Posts Edmonton Condos - Stories in the News

Make sure you know and trust the Board of Directors & Management at your building!

Sub-board: Other Provinces

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Reference Only - Learn about Condo Governance - CPA - Owner's Rights and Responsibilities - Board of Directors, etc.

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No New Posts THE CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT (CPA) - BYLAWS - ALBERTA - (members only)

Articles, Comments, Q & A about the rules that govern condominiums.

Sub-board: New Laws

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No New Posts CPA Interpretations

Helpful thumbnails in plain English to help owners and boards understand the CPA more clearly.
http://www.connellymanagement.com/condominium-education/act-interpretations/

1 1 Condominium Property Act of Alberta Interpretations
by Administrator
Jan 13, 2017 20:03:46 GMT -6
No New Posts Board of Directors (members only)

Directors are responsible for the running of and the physical and financial well-being of the condominium corporation. The law requires directors to “act honestly and in good faith” and to "protect the best interests of the Owners".

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No New Posts Code of Ethics for Board Members

Every board member should be signing the Code of Ethics

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No New Posts Reserve Fund, Reserve Fund Study and Reserve Fund Plan (members only)

Learn the differences between these documents, why and when they should be done and the role they play in the amount of your monthly condo fees and special assessments

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No New Posts Condo Fees (members only)

Condo fees are mandatory, non-negotiable fees that every condo owner has to pay to their condo corporation (or strata board) and condo fees can increase at any time.

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No New Posts SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS - COLLECTION & ARREARS

No Board, you can't do that!
The proper way to inform owners of a Special Assessment, the proper way to collect the funds and the legal way to collect amounts owing/ arrears.

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No New Posts Bylaws (members only)

Get to know the rules that govern your condo, your individual rights, and what is expected of you as an Owner/ Shareholder in your Corporation.

3 3 NEW LAW for Owners to Call Meeting
by Administrator
May 27, 2018 9:42:26 GMT -6
No New Posts Bylaws of the Corporation - Appendix 1 - Section 33 of the CPA (members only)

Sets out the rules for requisitioning Owner meetings, Voting, Board duties, on AGM'S, etc.

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No New Posts Types of Meetings and how they should be run

Learn about AGM's, EGM's and Board Meetings

3 3 CCI Magazine - directors responsibilities, condo issues
by Administrator
Jun 4, 2018 14:14:02 GMT -6
No New Posts MEETINGS - Types of Meetings and Rules

Annual General Meeting (AGM), Special Meeting (SM) called by 15% Owners, Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

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No New Posts Voting at Meetings and Proxies

Get to know your voting rights

2 2 Proxies
by Administrator
Jan 16, 2017 23:44:53 GMT -6
No New Posts Information on Request

A unit Owner is entitled to request and receive the documents as set out in Section 44 of the CPA.

3 17 Condopapers.com
by braveheart
Jun 2, 2019 17:27:59 GMT -6
Redirect Land Titles (members only)

Fees Land Titles charges for various documents ie: Notice of Change of Directors

No New Posts PIPA

Personal Information & Privacy Act

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Reference & Resources - Alberta - Rules & Regulations - These are the governing documents for all Alberta Condo Owners

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No New Posts Condominium Property Act - Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 Chapter C-22 - Current as of June 13, 2016

These are the governing documents for all Alberta Condo Owners
http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts /c22.pdf

2 2 Owner access to other Owners Names and Addresses
by Administrator
Jan 25, 2017 13:02:02 GMT -6
No New Posts Condominium Property Act Regulations, AB, 2000_168.

The Regulations support the Alberta Condominium Property Act. http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Regs/2000_168.pdf

2 2 Service Alberta - Spring of 2017 Stake Holder Consultations
by administrator
Jan 16, 2017 14:16:42 GMT -6
No New Posts The Condominium Property Act Review consultation survey.

This Report contains the findings of the Condominium Property Act Review consultation survey. https://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/Acts_Regs/CPA_Review_Consultation_Analysis_Report.pdf

2 3 What would you change about Alberta Condo Laws?
by katyjane
Nov 26, 2017 14:49:03 GMT -6
No New Posts Condominium Property Amendment Act - Overview of Key Changes

Condominium Property Amendment Act
Overview of Key Changes http://www.servicealberta.ca/2166.cfm

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No New Posts CPA Amendment Act - Bill 9

http://www.assembly.ab.ca/ISYS/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_28/session_3/20141117_bill-009.pdf

Sub-board: CPA stakeholders

3 3 Condominium Property Act Stakeholder Groups
by Administrator
Jan 12, 2017 22:50:37 GMT -6
No New Posts CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION

https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/stat/sa-2012-c-n-3.2/latest/sa-2012-c-n-3.2.html

1 1 About CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION
by Administrator
Jan 12, 2017 2:02:54 GMT -6

Property Management

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No New Posts Management Contracts (members only)

The ins and outs of contracts

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No New Posts The Real Estate Council of Alberta - RECA

The independent governing authority that sets, regulates and enforces standards for real estate & mortgage brokerage, property management and real estate appraisal professionals in Alberta

3 3 How to file a complaint against a Property Manager
by Administrator
Aug 25, 2017 1:14:27 GMT -6

Reference & Resources - Buying and Owning a Condominium - Important Info and Documents

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No New Posts Condo Law for Albertans

This website provides legal information for Alberta consumers, condo owners and condo board members. http://www.condolawalberta.ca/

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No New Posts Condo Docs

Buying in to a Condominium structure is very different from buying a detached home. Before you buy, make sure you know what you’re buying in to and what your shareholder responsibilities will be!

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No New Posts CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION

for Consumers https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/index.cfm

1 1 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Consumer website
by Administrator
Jan 12, 2017 23:47:46 GMT -6
No New Posts So You’re Thinking About Buying a Condominium?

Condominium Buyer’s Guide - CMHC - https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/cobugu/index.cfm

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No New Posts CMHC's Homebuying Step by Step

A Step by Step guide to make things easier for you by providing the information you need to make a wise home-buying decision. https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/hostst/index.cfm

1 1 Step by Step guide to home-buying
by Administrator
Jan 12, 2017 1:59:42 GMT -6
No New Posts Home Warranty

There are several websites where this information can be fond. CMHC home warranty programs https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/stat/sa-2012-c-n-3.2/latest/sa-2012-c-n-3.2.htm

1 1 Alberta Government Home Warranty Info
by Administrator
Jan 13, 2017 0:06:38 GMT -6
No New Posts Service Alberta - Buying and Owning a Condominium

http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/tipsheets/Buying_and_Owning_a_condo.pdf

2 3 Clear Title and Lien Free
by guitarfan
Mar 6, 2017 18:14:39 GMT -6
No New Posts What can go wrong in a condominium you say?

As the latest generation of condos age, it's predicted that upkeep and maintenance will be a growing problem. Here are just a sampling of the issues...

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Administrator: Good News for Ontario! As of November 1, 2017, the Condo Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) will begin licensing condo managers. We can only hope that this happens in Alberta soon! Aug 27, 2017 16:10:48 GMT -6
shanegill: Good! We need someone to regulate this industry. More so Board, but this is start. Sept 26, 2017 18:20:06 GMT -6
Administrator: Edmonton's Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre is hosting a "Resolving Interpersonal Conflict" Workshop - Cost $10.00. SEE DETAILS under General Discussion Nov 5, 2017 13:15:44 GMT -6 *
greysteel: Board Member training must be implemented asap and made mandatory in Alberta. It is long, long overdue! All too often Board members are getting away with misconduct which is hurting other condo owners. It must stop now! Nov 5, 2017 16:13:15 GMT -6 *
Administrator: Help guide modern, fair laws to protect condo owners and support responsible governance. Survey open until Nov 10, 2017 www.alberta.ca/condominium-consultation.aspx 8-| Nov 6, 2017 18:21:50 GMT -6 *
Administrator: What would you change about Alberta Condo Laws? Take the survey by Nov 10, 2017 extranet.gov.ab.ca/opinio6/s?s=37639 Nov 6, 2017 18:34:08 GMT -6 *
enufsenuf: 3 hrs of writing, but it's done! I took the survey! Thanks to katyjane & Admin! Nov 8, 2017 21:32:26 GMT -6 *
braveheart: Where did the days go when you would take on a (task) responsibility (eg. elected board members) and work hard (diligently) to excel in the requirements the particular task demands in order to perform the required duties satisfactorily for all concerned? May 6, 2018 9:35:01 GMT -6
greysteel: Director Training should be mandatory for all board members, in Alberta and Nationwide, especially in conflict resolution. Their incompetence is destroying our investments! IT MUST STOP! May 6, 2018 12:40:16 GMT -6
greysteel: Well said Braveheart! And now, where is the accountability? May 6, 2018 12:42:06 GMT -6
braveheart: Accountability and transparency is simply not in their vocabulary. I'm also a "troublemaker". Remember its just a cheap term "bullies" use. My board doesn't even abide by the bylaws. I am pessimistic of training/code undermining (affecting) the 'Bad board" May 6, 2018 14:03:50 GMT -6 *
Administrator: How is it possible that we have a significantly large group of property owners in Canada without rights? May 17, 2018 18:54:41 GMT -6
Administrator: Condo Owners deserve to be represented by an ethical and competent condominium board of directors, all of whom have received condo board governance training AND who have signed a Code of Ethics and Conduct that is registered with Government May 17, 2018 18:54:50 GMT -6 *
edmontonsteve: lol sorry for laughing but nobody on board has even heard of what you just said Nov 7, 2020 15:44:53 GMT -6
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