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CMHC Insurance Premiums Increased!

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ("CMHC") has announced that it will increase the premiums to be paid by homeowners when obtaining a mortgage with less than 20% equity in the property.  The premiums will increase by an average of 15%. The increase in premiums will result in greater costs to persons buying a home…

Mandatory New Home Warranties in Alberta

The New Home Buyer Protection Act came into force in Alberta on February 1, 2014 and makes it mandatory for every new house or condo (commenced after February 1, 2014) to come with a third-party new home warranty program. All builders must now be registered with a Registry set up under the Department of Municipal…

Why you need a Personal Directive (a.k.a. “Living Will”)

A Personal Directive, commonly known as a Living Will, is a document which allows a person (the “Maker”) to designate another person (the “Agent”) to make decisions regarding non-financial personal matters, such as medical treatment, residence and social activities if the Maker becomes mentally incapable of making these decisions on their own. The Personal Directive…

Office Open

Our office is very fortunate not to have been affected by the flooding in Calgary, therefore, our office will be open during our normal business hours (Mon - Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm).  There are no issues with accessibility to our office. KH/Dunkley Law Group

Closings for real estate transactions following floods

As Alberta's online Land Titles system (SPIN II) is running, closings can be completed as scheduled for both residential and commercial real estate transactions.  In certain instances, title insurance may be needed to faciliate a timely closing. This, of course, does not apply to properties which are not accessible or which have been damaged or…

Do I need my own insurance policy if I own a condominium unit?

In Alberta, every condominium corporation is required to take out and maintain insurance on the common property and the individual units against perils such as fire, hail and flood. This insurance typically covers the common property and the structural elements of the units.  The unit owners share in the premiums for the condominium corporation’s insurance…

No More Pennies!

Effective today, the federal government's plan to phase out the penny takes effect.  While debit and credit card transactions will continue to be calculated to the exact amount, cash transactions will be rounded to the nearest nickel. The Royal Canadian Mint has published the following Rounding Guidline to assist in getting used to the new…

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How to Purchase a Business: Legal Steps You Need to Know

Corporate

Some of the legal steps that are necessary in the process of buying a business include determining the type of sale, going through the process of due diligence, acquiring the right contracts and licences, and mitigating the risks involved in the purchase. […]

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February 6, 2025
Khalil Haji

Navigating Commercial Leases

Real Estate

Commercial leasing is a vital aspect of business operations, offering companies the opportunity to secure suitable spaces for their operations. While commercial leases come in all different shapes and sizes, a quality commercial lease considers the rights and obligations of both parties, to each other, as well as to any potential third-party stakeholders – such […]

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July 8, 2024
Tariq Jomaa

Alert: Upcoming Increases to Land Titles Office Registration Fees

Real Estate

On February 29, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced increases to the Land Titles Office (LTO) registration fees, which will affect both property transfers and mortgage registrations. These changes, outlined in the 2024 Budget “Fiscal Plan 2024-27”, will have implications for individuals engaging in real estate transactions across the province. Currently, the LTO registration fees […]

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March 4, 2024
Tariq Jomaa
A person interested in a business is listening to their lawyer explain the process of buying a business to them.

Some of the legal steps that are necessary in the process of buying a business include determining the type of sale, going through the process of due diligence, acquiring the right contracts and licences, and mitigating the risks involved in the purchase. […]

Read More… from How to Purchase a Business: Legal Steps You Need to Know

Commercial leasing is a vital aspect of business operations, offering companies the opportunity to secure suitable spaces for their operations. While commercial leases come in all different shapes and sizes, a quality commercial lease considers the rights and obligations of both parties, to each other, as well as to any potential third-party stakeholders – such […]

Read More… from Navigating Commercial Leases

On February 29, 2024, the Government of Alberta announced increases to the Land Titles Office (LTO) registration fees, which will affect both property transfers and mortgage registrations. These changes, outlined in the 2024 Budget “Fiscal Plan 2024-27”, will have implications for individuals engaging in real estate transactions across the province. Currently, the LTO registration fees […]

Read More… from Alert: Upcoming Increases to Land Titles Office Registration Fees

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