As of August 1, 2023, major changes regarding action limits and costs in the Alberta Court of Justice will take effect. Most notably, the limit for small claims has increased from $50,000 to $100,000.
The case of Engel v Glenora Manor illustrates the risks Condominium Corporations take when they fail to adequately address owner concerns, especially in the realm of Human Rights.
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench rules on collecting condo fees on a caveat that was filed more than two years prior to a foreclosure action filed to collect those fees.
An Alberta Human Rights Commission decision confirmed the Human Rights Act and the Condominium Property Act obligations on condominium corporations, including their duty to accommodate.