Roberto Noce, Q.C.
Partner
Edmonton, Calgary
780.429.9728
403.298.2439
rnoce@millerthomson.com
Profile
Robert Noce is a corporate commercial lawyer, and Partner in the Edmonton and Calgary offices of Miller Thomson. His practice includes municipal law, real estate development, condominium and corporate/commercial matters. Robert currently acts for a number of municipalities, developers and condominium corporations throughout Alberta.
Robert has appeared as legal counsel before municipal councils, boards and tribunals, including the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and the Municipal Government Board, and all levels of Court in Alberta.
Robert teaches at the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education and the Canadian Condominium Institute. Robert also writes a monthly column in the Edmonton Journal on condominium related matters. In the past, Roberto has been a sessional lecturer at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, teaching Municipal & Planning Law.
Robert is a former City of Edmonton Councillor (1995 - 2001) and has been a member of numerous boards and associations with the City of Edmonton and related bodies.
Education
- LL.B., University of Alberta, 1991
Professional Achievements
- Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012
- Appointed Queen’s Counsel, 2007
Community Involvement
- Director, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada - West
- Former President, St. Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Northern Alberta
Memberships
- Chair, Municipal Law, Real Estate and Administrative Law Sections of the Canadian Bar Association (Alberta Branch)
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
Publications
- Enforcing bylaw not optional for board, 2013
- No dogs allowed - If bylaws have no-pet policy, rule must be enforced, 2013
- Condo Q&A with Robert Noce, CCI, InSite Magazine, Spring Issue, 2013
- Condo board 'serious task', 2013
- No wiggle room on reserve fund studies, 2013
- Check for occupancy permits before move-in, 2013
- Owner shocked by special assessment demand, 2013
- Legal counsel advised for bare land condo owners, 2012
- Don't discourage owners who want to be on board, 2012
- Don’t treat reserve money as slush fund - Special resolution required to spend that capital, 2012
- Landlord must pay deposit for potential common-area damage, 2012
- Condo Q&A: Water damage to units a complex problem - Board, individuals have different layers of responsibility, 2012
- Special resolution required to amend bylaws, 2012
- Living with pets and garage bands, 2012
- Extra fees after purchase may necessitate legal help, 2012
- Board must enforce all bylaws fairly, equally, 2012
- Direct everyday maintenance questions to board, 2012
- WARY OF CATASTROPHE, EXPERTS PROVIDE TIPS FOR FUTURE CONDO BUYERS, 2012
- Plan for monthly fees to cover both short- and long-term costs, 2012
- Review Bylaws Before Renovating Condo, 2012
- Owners considered third parties, 2011
- Noce comments on adult only condo buildings, 2011
- Condominium act should ensure fee equity, 2011
- Use common sense when interpreting condo bylaws, 2011
- Nothing wrong with campaigning for condo board, 2011
- Doctor's note not enough to bypass condo bylaws, 2011
- Metal-fabricating neighbour poses a danger, 2011
- Board minutes must record decisions and votes, 2011
- Get some sound advice, 2011
- Board can’t say no without a reason; Owners want to have a dog in their unit, 2011
- Talk to neighbour about pet peeve; Living in a condo means having to compromise, 2011
- Owners can force spending limits on board; It’s not easy, but bylaws can be amended to impose restrictions, 2011
- Board must act quickly to repair flood damage, 2011
- Bylaws cover messy properties, not unkempt owners, 2011
- Board must act on clear breaches of condo rules, The Edmonton Journal, 2011
- Pet Blaw Comes as a Shock to Cat Owner, The Edmonton Journal, 2011
- Nothing Illegal About Condo Boards Meeting Off-Site, The Edmonton Journal, 2010
- Going to Court Should Be a Last Resort, The Edmonton Journal, 2010
- Court a Last Resort for Settling Condo Disputes, The Edmonton Journal, 2010
- Bylaws Won't Prevent Rental of Condo Units, The Edmonton Journal, 2010
- Unexpected Guests Unwelcome at Board Table, The Edmonton Journal, 2010
- Condo Ownership Comes With a Duty to Serve, The Edmonton Journal, 2010
- Consulting Police a Wise Call, The Edmonton Journal, 2010
- Check Condo Rules Before Installing Your Hot Tub, The Edmonton Journal, 2010
- Getting Down to Business: Things to Consider, LawNow, Volume 33 - Issue 6 (July/August 2009), p. 7, 2009
- What's The Use?, Leasing Times, July 2008
Industry Expertise
Key Practice Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Municipal
- Condominium
Year of Call
- Alberta Bar, 1992