Reserve funds, special assessments, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across condo buildings in Alberta State - extracted from real condominium documents.
Reserve Fund Balance
The typical Alberta building holds $5,966 per unit.
BUILT Pre-1980
$5,848 per unit
BUILT 1980–1999
$7,141 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$6,900 per unit
BUILT 2016+
$2,840 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
Special Assessments
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special assessment in ~2 years
17%
Based on 40+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$2,500 per special assessment
Range: $1,232 - $6,364
How often assessments are approved
100%
An assessment can mean the building is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Typical water deductible
$50,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 180+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$50,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 180+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~5% of insured value.
Based on 185+ samples.
Water incidents per year
1.8per year
Average incidents in a condo building.
Based on 90+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
1.7per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 85+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$7,460per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 140+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-1980
2.1
incidents per year
BUILT 1980–1999
2.1
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
1.8
incidents per year
BUILT 2016+
0.7
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
520+ samples with a stated answer.
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
37%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
195+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
20%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
35+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
87%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
125+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
1.7
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 140+ samples.
Some EV readiness in place
35%
Planning stage
16%
No evidence of EV plans
49%
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the status certificate against the Alberta median of $5,966 shown on this page. The reserve fund study will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
The median reserve fund balance in Alberta is $5,966 per unit, based on 185+ samples.
The median water damage deductible in Alberta is $50,000, based on 180+ samples. Deductibles vary by building age, claims history, and insurer.
Water incident frequency ranges from 0.7 per year in 2016+ buildings to 2.1 per year in 1980–1999 buildings within this dataset.
Approximately 37% of sampled condo buildings in Alberta have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
The most commonly reported amenities in Alberta are Gym / Fitness Room (found in 100% of buildings) and Pool (100%). Hot Tub appears in 100% of sampled buildings.
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Bylaws & rules
Pet policies, rental restrictions, and daily obligations - these rules decide how you actually live in the building.
Insurance certificate
Deductibles, coverage limits, and what you're personally on the hook for if something goes wrong.
Reserve Fund Study
The funding plan, how much life is left in major components, and when big-ticket repairs are coming.
Recent council minutes
Unresolved disputes, upcoming projects, and how decisions actually get made.
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Data last updated: September 30, 2026
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