Author Archives: Jonnette Watson Hamilton
The Basics of Alberta’s Torrens Title System: Three Cases
By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton and Nigel Bankes Cases commented on: St Pierre v Schenk, 2020 ABCA 382 (CanLII); Calgary (City) v Teulon, 2021 ABQB 388 (CanLII); St Pierre v North Alberta Land Registry District (Registrar), 2023 ABCA 153 (CanLII) PDF … Continue reading
Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Dispute Resolution Service has a Complaint Process
By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton Reports Commented On: RTDRS Annual Report, 1st edition (March 2020 – April 2021) and RTDRS Annual Report, 2nd edition (March 2021 – April 2022) PDF Version: Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Dispute Resolution Service has a Complaint Process … Continue reading
Another Trap for Unwary Alberta Residential Tenants: Short, Rigid Appeal Periods
By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton Case Commented On: Afolabi v Wexcel Realty Management Ltd, 2023 ABKB 68 (CanLII) PDF Version: Another Trap for Unwary Alberta Residential Tenants: Short, Rigid Appeal Periods I have written before about the difficulties tenants face when … Continue reading
Grounding the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Proposal to Protect Vaccination Status
By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton Legislation Commented On: Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000, c A-25.5 PDF Version: Grounding the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Proposal to Protect Vaccination Status The Alberta Human Rights Act (AHRA) has … Continue reading
Who is Responsible for Damage to Rental Premises Caused by Mouse Infestations – and Why?
By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton Case Considered: Hometime Property Services Ltd v Girumnesh, 2022 ABPC 172 (CanLII) PDF Version: Who is Responsible for Damage to Rental Premises Caused by Mouse Infestations – and Why? The plaintiff, a corporate landlord, sued the … Continue reading
