Announcing Our Collaboration: Bill Stephenson Joins HomeHealth Solutions Alberta Condo Series
We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Bill Stephanson from the Alberta Condo Owners for Change Facebook group. Over the next few months, we will release a series of articles sharing Bill's decade of experience as a condo owner.
Together, Bill and I will provide an educational series on the Alberta Condo Act, offering invaluable insights and practical advice for condo owners and board members alike.
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What to Expect in Your Condo Document Review Education
We will cover topics designed to enhance your understanding of the Alberta Condo Act.
We're here to help you navigate condo ownership with confidence. Here's a preview of what's coming:
Article 1: Basic Introduction and Preview of Experience and Potential Issues
- Introduction to the Alberta Condo Act
- Common issues faced by condo owners
Article 2: Basic Understanding of Alberta Condo Act and Regulations
- Overview of the Alberta Condo Act and its significance
- Key sections to familiarize with
- Roles and responsibilities of condo boards and owners
- Financial management requirements
- Dispute resolution procedures
Article 3: Threatening to "Sue the Board" and Realistically How Reasonable the Expectations Are
- Common conflicts in condo complexes
- Legal grounds and realistic expectations for suing the board
- Alternative dispute resolution options
Article 4: Is Your Complex Board Self-managed or Managed by a Property Management Company?
- Comparison of self-managed vs. property management companies
- Pros and cons of each management structure
Article 5: Understanding the Condominium Reserve Fund Requirements and the Importance of Having Adequate Funds
- Legal requirements for reserve funds
- Importance of adequate reserve funds
- Best practices for managing reserve funds
Article 6: Bylaws vs. Policies - Major Differences and Implications for Violating These Terms
- Definitions and importance of bylaws and policies
- Implications of violating bylaws and policies
Article 7: Condominium Owners Acting as Maintenance Workers or Managers - Are They Employees or Independent Contractors as per Revenue Canada Statutes and Tax Implications?
- Criteria for determining employment status
- Tax implications for condo owners acting as workers or managers
Article 8: Adherence to Provincial Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, Along with All Implications
- Overview of provincial health and safety regulations
- Responsibilities and implications of non-compliance
Article 9: Accessing Alberta Court Decisions on Condominium Legal Conflicts
- How to access and interpret court decisions
- Key legal conflicts and case studies
Article 10: Special Assessments and Processes
- Definition and importance of special assessments
- Legal requirements and financial implications
Article 11: Removing a Board at an AGM and Processes that Do Work
- Legal grounds and procedures for removing a condo board
- Tips for a successful board removal
We are excited to embark on this journey with Bill Stephenson and share this wealth of knowledge with our community.
Stay tuned for our first article, and don't forget to join our newsletter, submit your topic suggestions, and take advantage of our document review service.