Category Archives: Property

Constraining a Landlord’s Ability to Terminate a Residential Tenancy by Raising the Rent

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Constraining a Landlord’s Ability to Terminate a Residential Tenancy by Raising the Rent Case commented on: Milner’s Aloha Mobile Home Park (1998) Ltd v Jenkins, 2014 ABQB 229 (CanLII) This is an important decision … Continue reading →

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The Abatement of Rent Remedy under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Abatement of Rent Remedy under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act Case Commented On: Perpelitz v Manor Management Ltd., 2014 ABPC 63 There are few enough written decisions considering the landlord’s duties under Alberta’s 10-year-old … Continue reading →

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What is the Legal Effect of an Unenforceable Agreement in an Unjust Enrichment Claim?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: What is the Legal Effect of an Unenforceable Agreement in an Unjust Enrichment Claim? Case commented on: Lemoine v Griffith, 2014 ABCA 46 The recent decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal in Lemoine … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between a Duplex and a Semi-Detached House

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

PDF Version: The Difference Between a Duplex and a Semi-Detached House Case commented on: Deagle v 1678452 Alberta Ltd., 2013 ABQB 708 Does permission to construct a semi-detached dwelling allow the building of a secondary suite? That was the essence … Continue reading →

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A Case for Reform: The Law of Fraudulent Preferences and Conveyances

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Maria Lavelle

PDF Version: A Case for Reform: The Law of Fraudulent Preferences and Conveyances Case Commented On: 1007374 Alberta Ltd v Ruggieri, 2013 ABQB 420 The case of 1007374 Alberta Ltd v Ruggieri, 2013 ABQB 420, is not significant in and … Continue reading →

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