Condo owners, corporations and managers had the chance last night in Red Deer to voice concerns on ways to improve condo living,

On behalf of the province, Minister of Service Alberta Stephanie McLean was at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery receiving feedback on concerns that could see improvements.

One issue that was brought up several times was having to resolve disagreements between condo board members and owners in court, which can be expensive.

Last night’s event is one of five stops McLean will be making around the province and says they are looking forward to receiving the input and making the necessary changes.

“If we can improve condo living for folks I think we’ve done our job. This whole phase is about living in condos and this whole consultation we’re going across the province for is all about condo life and making it better for Albertans.”

Carol Turk is a co-manager of a condo building in Red Deer and says there’s been a lot of crime in her area and is using this to raise her concerns.

“We’re taking every measure we can to make our building is secure. I’ve been listening to other people here on boards of condos and how they are dealing with issues. I’m here to learn and take this back to my co-manager.”

Rules, rental deposits and termination of agreements were also at the forefront of problems that need addressing.

Once each open house is complete, an online survey based on all the input, will be launched by the Alberta government.

The Alberta legislature passed the Condominium Property Amendment Act in December 2014.

Since then, regulatory work has been underway to bring more than 50 amendments into force.

The first stage of amendments, focused on new protections for buyers of newly built and conversion condominiums, is expected later this year.

One of those new protections includes a buyer’s ability to cancel the agreement and get their deposit back if a developer does not finish their condo on time.