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How Albert's New Condo Regulations Could Affect You




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HOW THEY COULD AFFECT YOU


Changes have been made to Alberta's condominium legislation, and it seems more are on the way. As for the recent revisions enforced as of January 1, 2020, CCI (Canadian Condominium Institute) worked directly with the Government of Alberta. The goal for the new legislation was too...


“significantly improve the lives of condominium owners, boards, and industry members. These changes will help simplify condominium governance for volunteer boards, especially regarding voting procedures, conducting AGMs efficiently, and clarifying the insurance claims process.”



SOME KEY AMENDMENTS 


  • The Board can issue "chargebacks" to owners deemed responsible for the damages without having to go to court. This new legislation takes some of the burdens off bystanders.
 
  • The Bylaws will stipulate the offenses and fees. Regulations cap the fines up to $500 for a first infraction, $1,000 for subsequent violations...
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New property listed in Arbour Lake, Calgary
I have listed a new property at 304 88 ARBOUR LAKE RD NW in Calgary.
This upgraded and well-maintained 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo is ready for you to call home. The large kitchen has ample cabinet and counter space with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. It opens to the dining and living room with a gas fireplace as the centerpiece for an open and spacious floor plan. The king-sized master bedroom has a walk-through closet and 3pce ensuite. And the full-sized second bedroom and additional flex room are on the opposite side for a well-appointed layout. Other features you'll enjoy are insuite laundry, in-floor heating, two underground parking stalls (tandem), additional storage, in-house gym, bike storage, social room plus visitor parking. Living here, you'll have quick access to the Crowfoot C-train Station, plus all the amenities at Crowfoot Crossing and Arbour Lake Residents Association. This property offers you high-quality living, convenience, and af...
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Should You Be Concerned About Radon?


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Dr. Aaron Goodarzi is an expert in radon and recently spoke at the Calgary Real Estate Board. He explained that it is an invisible and odourless radioactive gas with the potential to cause lung cancer and other serious health problems. 


Yes, that statement got my attention too. 



CLICK HERE  for Dr. Aaron Goodarzi’s TED Talk, and below are other useful resources.



Check out the links for more information.

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)

Health Canada 

Radon Safety

C-NRPP




TESTING FOR RADON

According to Dr. Aaron Goodarzi, Health Canada and the real estate industry's governing bodies, the best practice is to test for a minimum of 90 days. They do not believe short-term tests taken during home inspections or over a few days collect sufficient data for accurate and reliable results. Health Canada suggests testing between October - April with an acceptable level of 200 becquerels per cubic meters...

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