Alberta Updates Applicable Notice Period Of The Fair Practices Regulations

The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench has recently offered guidance on what an acceptable written notice of the applicable notice period looks like under section 5.3(2) of the Fair Practices Regulation  AR 128/2001.

FACTS

On November 12, 2014, a fire occurred at the home of James and Juliett Statt (the "Statts").  Two days later the Statts filed a fire damage claim with their insurer, SGI Canada Insurance Services Ltd. ("SGI").  The claim was approved and the Statts began repairs on the house.  Unfortunately, disagreements arose between the Statts and SGI regarding settlement of the loss claim, prompting SGI to stop repairs.  

Over three years later, on December 22, 2017, the Statts brought an originating application seeking compensation for disputed amounts and an extension of the limitation period for commencing proceedings.