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Are Landlords’ Late Payment Fees Enforceable?

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Are Landlords’ Late Payment Fees Enforceable? Case Commented On: 19007636 (Re), 2020 ABRTDRS 1 (CanLII) Are the late payment charges that some leases provide for and some landlords demand from tenants who are late … Continue reading →

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Clare’s Law: Unintended Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Clare’s Law: Unintended Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims? Bill Commented On: Bill 17, Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law) Act On Wednesday the Alberta government introduced Bill 17, the Disclosure to Protect … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Family Violence Laws: Intersections, Inconsistencies and Access to Justice

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan, Irene Oh and Kristin McDonald PDF Version: Alberta’s Family Violence Laws: Intersections, Inconsistencies and Access to Justice Attached Summary Chart November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. Law has an important role to play in prevention … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee: Recent Reports, Recommendations and Reflections

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee: Recent Reports, Recommendations and Reflections Reports Commented On: Family Violence Death Review Committee, Annual Reports and Case Reviews, available here. Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act, RSA 2000, c … Continue reading →

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Foreclosing Mortgagees’ Liability for Tenants’ Security Deposits

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton and Shaun Fluker PDF Version: Foreclosing Mortgagees’ Liability for Tenants’ Security Deposits Case Commented On: CIBC Mortgages Inc v Bello, 2018 ABQB 176 (CanLII) This appeal from an order of a Tenancy Dispute Officer of the Residential … Continue reading →

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