Developer restrained from interfering with use of right-of-way during condominium construction (Figaro Dominion v. The Incumbent)
Friday, May 2, 2025James R.G. CookLitigationCondominium, Construction , Development, Real Estate
Neighbouring property owners who have a shared laneway or other land that is subject to a right-of-way are generally not permitted to interfere with each other’s established use of the right-of-way at issue...
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Lack of written contract for home construction project results in dispute with contractor
Monday, September 27, 2021James R.G. CookLitigationConstruction , Renovations, Construction Act
Major home construction projects involve a substantial investment of time and money. There is typically a high amount of stress involved for homeowners over the scope of...
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Housing construction project turned sour results in personal liability and dismissal of defamation claim
Monday, December 28, 2020Stephen A. ThieleLitigation, Real EstateAlberta, Fraud, Dream Home, Construction , Kickbacks
Although building a house can take much planning and hard work in securing a developer, labour and material, it is meant to be a joyous exercise which...
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Constructive Construction – Serious Legal Changes
Thursday, July 19, 2018Litigation, Construction LawConstruction , Education, Liens, Building
Sweeping reforms to the Construction Lien Act received Royal Assent in December 2017. The law of construction liens and payments has been modernized and updated and a...
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