Status: Open
Ministry responsible: Service Alberta
Overview
There is a need for clear and modern legislation to support responsible self-governance of vibrant condominium communities and to protect owners of condominiums.
The Condominium Property Amendment Act (CPAA) was passed by the Alberta Legislature in December 2014. However, the regulatory work required to bring more than 50 amendments into force is ongoing. It’s important to get this legislation right for the hundreds of thousands of current and future Alberta condo owners.
Condominium Property Amendment Act details
Condominium Property Amendment Act
Prior engagement
Albertans were consulted in 2015 on items related to new protections for buyers of newly-built and conversion condominiums including budget and fees; money safeguards, cancellation rights and purchase disclosure. New and existing condo owners will also benefit from improved rules for a smooth transition from the developer to the owner-elected board of directors.
We expect to bring forward these changes later this year via newly established regulations. Thank you to the many condo owners, boards and developers who provided input into these amendments.
Finally, condominium managers in Alberta will be licensed and regulated by the Real Estate Council of Alberta.
Public and stakeholder engagement
One-quarter of all homes now sold in Alberta are condos and we want to hear from everyone who owns, manages or develops condos to share their stories, input and ideas.
Albertans will have multiple opportunities to understand the context for the proposed condominium regulations, the potential policy options, and the implications for condominium unit owners, corporations, and other stakeholders. All input will inform the development of governance and insurance regulations, as well as separate recommendations about the establishment of a dispute resolution tribunal. Due to the complexity and scope of the amendments, a staged implementation planned.
Get involved
Albertans who are involved in the condominium sector – from owners and residents, to condo boards, managers and developers – are invited to provide input.
Feedback forms
This phase of the engagement will focus on 7 topic areas. Review the background documents and complete the feedback forms at the end.
- condominium documents (0.4 MB)
- dispute resolution (0.3 MB)
- financial considerations (0.3 MB)
- insurance requirements (0.4 MB)
- reserve funds (0.3 MB)
- rules, rental deposits and termination (0.2 MB)
- voting procedures and meeting notices (0.2 MB)
Completed forms can be submitted by mail or email at the address below.
Online survey
We recently held open houses in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Fort McMurray to talk to Albertans about condominium rules. We're now putting together an online survey based on what Albertans told us at the open houses. Please watch this page for updates on the survey launch.
Outcomes
The outcomes of engagement will support the development of modern fair laws for condominium owners, developers, condominium managers, condominium corporations and others.
Contact
Condominium Project Team
Service Alberta
3 Floor, 10155 - 102 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 4L4
News
Have your say on new condominium rules (July 20, 2017)
Sign up for updates
Use the form below to sign up for email updates regarding the condominium rules consultation.
This information is collected for statistical purposes and future engagement.
The personal information is being collected and used pursuant to section 33(c) and section 39(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Director of Consumer Programs at condoreview@gov.ab.ca.
Questions about the FOIP Act may be directed to the Service Alberta FOIP Office at 780-422-7326.