Alberta condo & strata reference
A quick reference for Alberta condominium/strata boards and property managers. hoa.to supports Canadian communities with jurisdiction-aware defaults and PAD/EFT payments.
Governing statute
Condominium Property Act and Reg 168/2000. RSA 2000, c. C-22. Governing documents: bylaws.
Meetings & notice
Board notice: per bylaws day(s). AGM notice: 14 day(s). At least 14 days' written notice of the AGM. First AGM within 12 months of registration, then at most every 15 months. Electronic meetings and voting are allowed unless the bylaws state otherwise. Approved AGM minutes to owners generally within 60 days.
Records access
Section 20.52: provide copies on written request within 10 days. Prescribed fees include certificate $200, information statement $100, and other documents $0.25/page over 40 pages or $10. Alberta PIPA privacy overlay applies.
Electronic voting
Permitted. Electronic meetings and voting with a virtual-attendance option are allowed unless the bylaws state otherwise.
Reserve / contingency fund
Required — reserve fund study. Sections 37-40: establish a capital replacement reserve fund; first study within 2 years of registration; updated at least every 5 years; the board adopts a reserve fund plan reflecting the study.
Liens & collections
Caveat/lien available for unpaid contributions; verify procedure with counsel. Interest and cost recovery on contribution arrears follow the Act and the bylaws.
Status certificate
Document: estoppel certificate. Section 44: signed statement of contributions owing, assessments and reserve status; binds the corporation; delivery within a prescribed period (commonly cited around 10 days). Confirm with counsel.