Arbitration

What is Arbitration:   Arbitration is one method of resolving disputes.  An arbitrator, under the Alberta Arbitration Act, is acting like a private judge for the parties.  The parties get to choose their arbitrator or panel and all matters remain private, rather than being public as in a trial.  The arbitrator will provide a written decision which is binding on both parties.  The arbitrator can interpret the Act, bylaws and contracts and can give directions to the parties to do or stop doing something and can award damages and interest, if required.  If one party does not comply with the arbitrator’s directions and decision, the other party can file the written decision in the Court of Queen’s Bench and the written decision or order of the arbitrator is then enforceable just like a judge’s decision.   

General

     An Introduction to Arbitration

     How to start the Arbitration Process

     Form - Notice of Intent to Arbitrate-Arbitration Claim

     Form - Reply to Notice to Arbitrate-Arbitration Response with possible Counterclaim

Condominium

     The Condominium Property Act (s.69) allows the use of arbitration, if the parties agree, as a method to resolve disputes under the Act or in respect of the bylaws.

     An Introduction to Arbitration

     How to Start the Arbitration Process

     Sample Condominium Bylaws 

      Form - Notice of Intent to Arbitrate-Arbitration Claim 

      Form - Reply to Notice to Arbitrate-Arbitration Response with possible Counterclaim