Alberta introduces Bill 30 to help establish condo despite resolution tribunal [Video]

The province is introducing a new bill to encourage quicker payments for construction projects and improve governance in condo communities.

Bill 30 would propose changes to three pieces of legislation: The Condominium Property Act, The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act and The Public Works Act.

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If the bill is passed, it would establish a Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal.

“A tribunal dedicated to resolving common condominium disputes would provide an affordable and accessible alternative to taking disputes to the courts,” said Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally on Monday at the legislature.

“Particularly for those matters that regularly occur and are not typically taken through the court process.”

The mandate and enforcement powers of the tribunal hasn’t been defined, but the province says those details will be outlined in regulations.

Nally says he heard the need for …