Alberta making changes to condominium and construction sector acts
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Through the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, the Government of Alberta is proposing changes to the Condominium Property Act, the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA), and the Public Works Act.
If passed, amendments to the Condominium Property Act would provide the framework for establishing the Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal. Officials say the tribunal will make it easier and more affordable for condominium owners and corporations to resolve common disputes outside the court system.
“Our work with condominium owners, board members, managers and others in the sector has reinforced the need for changes that will meet the needs of condominium owners and residents. This legislation will improve condominium governance, provide additional measures for consumer protection and establish a mechanism for easy access to dispute resolution,” said Dale Nelly, Minister for Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction.
The bill would also establish that chargebacks to owners for damage they have caused will be treated as contributions (condominium fees) in an effort to better protect the overall financial health and well-being of the condominium community.
