A condominium buyer receives an Estoppel Certificate that shows a current balance due of $1,500 from the previous owner for unpaid condominium fees. What is the buyer's liability for this outstanding amount under Alberta's Condominium Property Act?

Question: A condominium buyer receives an Estoppel Certificate that shows a current balance due of $1,500 from the previous owner for unpaid condominium fees. What is the buyer's liability for this outstanding amount under Alberta's Condominium Property Act?

Answer options:

• The buyer is not liable; it is the seller's responsibility. ✅ The buyer is jointly and severally liable with the seller for the unpaid fees.
• The buyer is liable only if they agreed to assume the debt in the purchase contract.
• The condominium corporation cannot pursue the buyer for the previous owner's debt.

Correct answer: The buyer is jointly and severally liable with the seller for the unpaid fees.

Explanation: Subsection 44(6) of the Condominium Property Act specifies that a purchaser of a unit is jointly and severally liable with the vendor for any unpaid contributions, charges, or levies to the corporation outstanding at the time of purchase. This makes the Estoppel Certificate a critical due diligence item.