Author Archives: Jonnette Watson Hamilton

About Jonnette Watson Hamilton

B.A. (Alta.), LL.B. (Dal.), LL.M. (Col.). Professor Emerita. Please click here for more information.

Who is Responsible for Damage to Rental Premises Caused by Mouse Infestations – and Why?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

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 →

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The Importance of Move-In Inspection Reports to the Return of Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton Case Commented On: Safri v Maclean, 2022 ABPC 113 (CanLII) PDF Version: The Importance of Move-In Inspection Reports to the Return of Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies The judgment of Judge Jasmine Sihra of the Northern … Continue reading →

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The Alberta Sovereignty Act and the Rule of Law

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Martin Olszynski, Jonnette Watson Hamilton, and Shaun Fluker Matter Commented On: The Alberta Sovereignty Act and the Free Alberta Strategy PDF Version: The Alberta Sovereignty Act and the Rule of Law Last week, United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership hopeful … Continue reading →

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Residential Tenancies, Mental Disabilities, and Evictions

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton Case Commented On: AG obo ZG v FirstService Residential Alberta Ltd, 2022 AHRC 38 (CanLII) PDF Version: Residential Tenancies, Mental Disabilities, and Evictions This case concerns a challenge to an eviction from a rented condominium – … Continue reading →

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Women’s Charter Equality before the Supreme Court of Canada: Where Do We Stand as of International Women’s Day 2022?

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton & Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Women’s Charter Equality before the Supreme Court of Canada: Where Do We Stand as of International Women’s Day 2022? Matter Commented On: International Women’s Day 2022 March 8 is International Women’s … Continue reading →

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