CONDOMINIUM LAW

Alberta is home to over 8,000 condominium corporations of varying sizes and formations. They can be apartment-style in low-rise or high-rise buildings, townhomes, semi-detached, or detached homes. While historically we have been known as cities of urban sprawl, more and more people are opting for condominium living over the traditional single-family detached home.

 

Beyond residential use, there are many condominium corporations that are mixed-use, retail, commercial, or industrial. With different use comes different needs.

 

At Goodfellow & Schuettlaw we have experience representing all the various stakeholders in a condominium, from developers to boards, condominium managers, and owners.

 

Our experience in construction and development allows us to assist our clients through every step of the condominium development process. We also act as general counsel for many condominium corporations, providing guidance to boards on governance and handling corporation matters large and small.

 

Our condominium related services and advising include:

 

• Reviewing contracts for major construction projects (pre and post development)

• Condominium conversions

• Condominium corporation financing

• Drafting bylaws and bylaw amendments

• Bylaw enforcement

• Collection of outstanding condominium fees

• Construction deficiencies

• New Home Warranty claims

• Resolving insurance and damage claims

• Privacy policy development and advice

• Human Rights concerns and complaints

• Attending and/or chairing meetings

• General Advising

• Assisting owners in ensuring the board is acting properly

• Resolving disputes between owners and condominium boards

• Review of condominium documents

• Purchase, sale and refinance of condominiums

• Assistance for condominium managers