Ryan Prendergast

Ryan Prendergast

Ryan Prendergast, BA, LLB, is an author, speaker, and counsel on legal issues involving charities and not-for-profits and is recognized as a leading expert in charity and not-for-profit law in Canada.

Written By Ryan Prendergast

Consistently inconsistent: Unincorporated associations owning real property in Canada

Registered charities, non-profit organizations, and other tax-exempt entities often choose to operate as unincorporated – or voluntary – associations, because of the lack of legal requirements (and fees) associated with this type of organizational structure. As a result, however, these organizations can’t enter into legal agreements, can’t hold title to real property, and can’t protect members from liability.