Bidet: Chattel or a Fixture

The individual bidet is of course a “fixture”. It’s a stand alone item. It’s worth about $700. The bidet seat is an item which can be purchased later and used …

Solar Blanket: In or Out?

Question: I have an upcoming closing that is causing some issues. Upon visiting the home my clients retrieved a feature sheet that listed numerous upgrades and features of the home. …

Air Conditioner Winter Warranty

Question: Is there a successful clause/holdback arrangement regarding the Seller providing a warranty that the air conditioning unit will be in good working order in the summer? This is for …

Furnace Payout Clause

Question: Is there an airtight furnace/AC/HWT rental buyout clause? Answer: Best clause is no clause at all. Have a look at the standard form Agreement of Purchase and Sale. What …

Rental Assumption Issues

Question: The water softener, water purifier and hot water tank are all rentals at $123/month. Offer: The Agreement of Purchase and Sale has these items listed as rentals. They are …

EV Chargers: Chattels or Fixtures?

What about EV Chargers, are the fixtures or chattels? They can be expensive running from $1,500 to $5,000.00. So, it’s best to know how to handle this issue when it …

Picture Hooks and Repairing the Damage

Question: Property is purchased while staged, once de-staged during buyer visit, buyers realize that all artwork on the walls was hung with screws and plugs plus additional nail holes. Also, …

Air Conditioners For Everyone!

Avoid Discipline Charges Free air-conditioners all at the realtor’s expense. And, you might wonder why? It’s very simple. The agent said central air was included. Only one little problem, the …

Pool Defective: Leaks after Closing

Question: A Buyer rejects a home inspection when the Seller’s agent confirms in an email to the Buyer’s agent that the pre-existing pool was replaced in 2018 and there are …