Question: My client, the Owner just found out the Tenant has permitted a water softener to be installed upon the premises and has agreed to make the necessary arrangements to …
Listing Agents should not Get Bullied Over Commission
Question: I am the Listing agent and was entertaining multiple Offers. One of the Buyer’s agents wanted to forego their commission. I am not sure what to do here. Answer: …
Merger of Two Semis
Question: I have a client who is interested in purchasing the semi which is adjacent to her. I wanted to know if the titles would merge? Answer: The merger may …
Liability for Referral
The referring agent runs the risk of liability whether they are paid or not. They should make it quite clear that: 1) they believe the new agent is competent in …
What Happened to Caveat Emptor?
For centuries, real estate transactions have been sold under the caveat emptor doctrine, that is: “Let the Buyer Beware”. More recently, this was upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada …
Unregistered Easements
There is a significant problem with unregistered easements. They are not on title and therefore a real estate agent should investigate matters in order to determine whether they may be …
Land Titles and Prescriptive Rights
Let’s assume the property was transferred to Land Titles Qualified on 7 October 2016. What does this mean? Are there prescriptive easements? Maybe, and maybe not! Nothing could happen since …
Fence and Boundary
Question: Seller puts in Schedule B that the Buyers (who I would be representing) are aware that the neighbour’s fence on the SE (south east) property side does not encompass …
Withholding Money for Non Residents
Question: I am acting for a Seller who has now become a Non Resident. It is a principal residence, so, no capital gains will apply. How do I do calculate …
Dishwashers – Mention Them in the Agreement
Question: Is a built-in dishwasher included in the deal, if nothing is said? Answer: If it is built-in and therefore a fixture, and if the agreement was silent, it is …