<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Morley Hanson Law Corporation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morley Hanson is a boutique Strata Law firm. Our clients include Strata Owners, Council Members, Property Managers, Realtors and other people interest]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.morleyhanson.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Caution: Slippery Slope Ahead! Extreme Arguments are not Persuasive]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is important to identify when someone is attempting to persuade you with a warning of a slippery slope argument, and it is even more important to make sure that you do not use them yourself. Once a person recognizes that an argument is a caution of a slippery slope it can significantly reduce the trust that the argument is thoughtful.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/caution-slippery-slope-ahead-extreme-arguments-are-not-persuasive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c841fb873046adc5bd0fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Communication and Community]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_d7709d34dc7040e4b89e9fb37ee482d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of a Strata's First Annual General Meeting ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The First AGM is for the benefit of the Owners. It is a critical opportunity for Owners to articulate their preferences and vision of the future and to adopt a budget that reflects those preferences and vision.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/the-importance-of-a-strata-s-first-annual-general-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b72f42fd8b3b69696fa9b</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_5319d945248044868be85724ff3f419c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Duty to Accommodate for Stratas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The duty to accommodate is a fundamental aspect of strata governance under human rights law. It requires strata corporations to respond thoughtfully and flexibly to situations where bylaws or conditions create barriers for individuals with disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/the-duty-to-accommodate-for-stratas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a286b5299361b5d20d51a56</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Hanson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is a Contract Enforceable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A contract is an agreement that creates legally enforceable obligations. A contract is created when several  requirements are met.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/when-is-a-contract-enforceable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26ec08bcf454bfefdb8446</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_6285fab8d5f04662aa02b64c4fb8734d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Penner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Towing on Common Property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stratas can manage parking effectively while reducing disputes and promoting the fair use of Common Property.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/towing-on-common-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26d5f2579005354a9be904</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_da06b48aaf1748d8a0ea6519857f5c43~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Arnold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers Have Obligations to the Strata]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Developer has duties that it must perform and it should be aware that it is establishing the basis for a Strata Community.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/developers-have-obligations-to-the-strata</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b78028ba6aec9a810c16a</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 20:49:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_9a7514788199414185fad9eb4918f24c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using the Powers of the Strata Property Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Strata is a creature of statute and cannot perform an act that is something a person could do that is beyond its powers in the Strata Property Act.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/using-the-powers-of-the-strata-property-act</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26ef3c7af0f73356987ce6</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_0992cc28b4db48dba5e0d5ab5981c763~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Penner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owners Participation in Council Meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners and Council Members should understand that attending a council meeting and participating in a council meeting are different concepts. While bylaws often permit owners to attend as observers, active participation is generally at the discretion of council ]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/owners-participation-in-council-meetings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a283035bcf454bfefde35d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_08897b837b7c4a88b95986c92b13af7f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Arnold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Precedent and Slippery Slope Arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where arguments regarding precedent become slippery slope arguments is when a person expands the scope of “highly similar” beyond what is reasonable.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/precedent-and-slippery-slope-arguments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c856fd2a72baa2ffc11c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Communication and Community]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_9915a918769c40d8b80e83a1cbd483f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restricting Access to Common Property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restricting access to portions of the Common Property (such as utility areas) often makes sense but must be formalized by a Resolution passed by the Owners at a general meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/restricting-access-to-common-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b4103c5d6668af2e8ed36</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_89e0d99632494a4197fd5b48bb22e060~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the World Is A Stage: Using Narrative Structure to Persuade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Narrative and story telling are effective tools of persuasion because it enable the audience to understand why a proposed resolution is the correct resolution.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/all-the-world-is-a-stage-using-narrative-structure-to-persuade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bdf03e8a70f90633fd179</guid><category><![CDATA[Communication and Community]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_f8e4c26ba189408d982b2f01dd06c18e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registering a Sketch Plan Designating Limited Common Property (Form E)]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Owners pass a resolution to designated Common Property as Limited Common Property, they need to file that resolution with the LTSA.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/registering-a-sketch-plan-designating-limited-common-property-form-e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a371bdf43effc8ce2f0ef</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 22:08:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_06c4a807e4ec4763833890e4245df631~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Byfield-Malcolm</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Is It Reasonable To Not Negotiate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHAT IS A W.A.T.N.A.? When negotiating you should not agree to anything that is worse than just acting unilaterally. This is why you must understand what you can do without the agreement of the other person. This understanding is sometimes referred to as the “Worst Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement” or “WATNA.” If you accurately identify and understand your WATNA it is a very useful tool to evaluate whether your agreement to a compromise or agreement is reasonable. In the simplest sense,...]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/what-is-w-a-t-n-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7b84d17f3e7675205c6db</guid><category><![CDATA[Commentary]]></category><category><![CDATA[Communication and Community]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 17:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_a6015cb6cbd34b2eb170e8c349fe936e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designating LCP By Strata Plan Amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designating Common Property as Limited Common Property by strata plan amendment is a significant process. It requires professional assistance from a surveyor and a unanimous vote which can be difficult to obtain. ]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/designating-lcp-by-strata-plan-amendment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a27078fbcf454bfefdbbbe5</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_924877bd3ff04606a8c9e2051b36bf0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Penner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bylaw Complaints Require Particulars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bylaw enforcement is not simply about issuing fines. It is about following a fair process that protects the rights of everyone involved.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/bylaw-complaints-require-particulars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2844e057d70dac97975f71</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_284b0a4e8bb64fbd92884e149076c285~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Arnold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strata Bylaws Based on Family Size and Family Status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family status may include both the size of a family and the composition of a family. This means that Stratas must be careful when enforcing occupancy limits against larger families, families with children, multi-generational households, or non-traditional family-like arrangements.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/strata-bylaws-based-on-family-size-and-family-status</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a299046c2fa1c07ef3b44f9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Hanson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[User Fees for Stratas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A user fee is a means to recover costs selectively from certain Owners on the basis of use.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/user-fees-for-stratas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a26f3c3a7cc9d295b40bafb</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_eb71817dd64b4badabe7622581e4e9ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Penner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Limited Common Property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limited common property is a means to allocate an Owner the exclusive use of Common Property. The allocation of Limited Common Property includes certain rights, such as exclusive use, but it can also include certain obligations, such as repair responsibilities.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/what-is-limited-common-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a270a717206e69ccb3b10b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_d41a8ada74d04222a1cf6c560d881920~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Penner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Initial Contingency Reserve Fund Should be Based on the Cost of Deferred Maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The minimum contribution to the Contingency Reserve Fund by a Developer is often inadequate when the building is several years old when the first Strata Lot is sold.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/the-initial-contingency-reserve-fund-should-be-based-on-the-cost-of-deferred-maintenance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b769ce4e1fe1692b2f2c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Commentary]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:32:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_71c58d637300440c939e20e1724512a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Information that a Strata Must Communicate to Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proper Strata governance requires transparency and proactive communication with Owners.]]></description><link>https://www.morleyhanson.ca/post/information-that-a-strata-must-communicate-to-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a74200b9e4f37fd2b72e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundamentals]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:13:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1976a_3b8eb70dc14f4c3c979d9f01c0194877~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trevor Morley</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>