May 20, 2023
Condo insurance in Alberta must have insurance protecting its corporation’s common property and condominium units against loss resulting from destruction or damage. The corporation must also have insurance against liabilities incurred by board members and the corporation itself in carrying out its duties.
A corporation can impose insurance requirements on owners, such as requiring owners to purchase insurance for deductibles that may be payable to a corporation. The corporation may also specify details of deductible insurance to purchase and the proof an owner must provide the corporation of purchased insurance.
The condominium corporation must have insurance in the amount of the replacement value of the insured property. The corporation must maintain insurance to protect common property against loss resulting from destruction or damage caused by various perils, such as fire, lightning, smoke, windstorm, hail, explosion, water damage, and more, as required by the condominium bylaws.
The amount of Condo insurance in Alberta units depends on the type of unit. Condominium corporations must, at a minimum, place and maintain the following amount of insurance:
The corporation’s insurance does not protect your personal possessions or liability. You should always buy homeowner’s insurance to cover your personal possessions and liability. Unless the bylaws say otherwise, your condominium corporation’s insurance will not cover improvements made to your unit. An insurance broker will be able to review the condominium corporation’s insurance policy and advise you on which condominium homeowner’s insurance is best for your situation.
If a condo corporation and owner both place insurance against a loss resulting from the destruction of/damage to units or the common property, then the corporation’s insurance is considered first loss insurance. The owner’s insurance is considered excess insurance.
In summary, condo insurance in Alberta is an important consideration for condominium owners. Condominium corporations have insurance requirements that must be met, and owners are responsible for obtaining personal insurance to protect their personal possessions and liability. It’s important to work with an insurance broker to ensure you have the right coverage for your situation.
Hi! I’m Erin Crocker. I’m a real estate lawyer with over 10 years of experience in Alberta and British Columbia real estate law. I love technology and efficiency. I’m on a mission to create a modern, digital closing experience for buyers and sellers through technology, transparency and sharing knowledge.
