Cutting More Red Tape: Long-Awaited Clarity On Legal Costs, Voting For Condominiums

The Alberta government has introduced a bill that aims to clarify how condominium corporations conduct simple votes and recover costs related to an owner's misconduct. The Condominium Property Amendment Act proposes to reduce the need for judicial determinations on who is responsible for legal and administrative costs incurred by the corporation. It also clarifies the term "ordinary resolution" and how voting is calculated. The legislation would also allow condos to assess charges against individual owners who cause property damage, as long as it is specified in the condominium's bylaws. Condo corporations in Alberta have had varying approaches to voting rules and how they assess costs, leading to disputes and legal cases.