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Amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act
The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”) came into force…
Is Your Condominium Corporation Ready for the Legalization of Marijuana?
I have been approached by many condominium corporations who are concerned about the rapidly approaching legalization of marijuana. When passed, the proposed…
Emotional Support / Therapy Animals and Human Rights Legislation
Update February 4, 2019: The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has updated its policy on support animals. You can see the policy here.…
Reserve Funds and Reserve Fund Studies for Condos in Saskatchewan
Subject to few exceptions, every condominium corporation is required to establish a reserve fund for the purpose of providing for the payment…
It Is Hard To Recover Legal Costs. But Not Impossible.
A common theme when meeting with a client about to start, or be drawn into, litigation is the client’s concern over the…
Collecting Condominium Fees From A Reluctant Owner
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…
The Responsibilities of Condominium Board Members
Condominium living has become increasingly popular in Saskatchewan over the last few years. With baby boomers downsizing their living arrangements and condos…
Protecting Boards of Directors From Claims
Being on the Board of Directors for a corporation involves the investment of personal time but can also carry the risk of…
The Potential Expiry of Builders’ Liens
This article originally appeared in the CBA Saskatchewan Branch’s Bar Notes and is reprinted with their kind permission. One builders’ lien issue that has…
You Think YOU’VE Got A Bad Neighbour?
Many people and professions have regular dealings with condominiums and condominium owners. Whether you live in one, sell them or manage them,…
Human Rights in Condominiums
To understand how much of an impact condominium living is having on the Saskatchewan landscape, one needs only drive through some major…
Election Campaigning In Condominiums
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…