Op/Ed: Do these Regulation Changes even matter without Enforcement and Tribunal? (AB)

For condo Owners who aren’t aware, advocates over the past several years have been pushing the Alberta government to amend present Condo Regulations to enhance consumer protection in order to swing the balance of scales/power between Condo Boards and Owners and create an equal playing field for both parties. It is/was argued by advocates that the Regulations greatly favor Boards and that Owners have very little recourse against rogue Boards who sometimes may engage in unfair and bullying practices. The new Regulations – as written – still appear to greatly favor condo Boards.  Read the article……………………….

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