Adverse Possession in Rural Area

Question: A property was purchased back in August 2006. New owners have an amicable relationship with the former owners (who are also neighbours) and since purchasing the property from them, …

Revisions to Consumer Protection Act

Registration of Notices of Security Interests Many companies really fail to bring to the homeowners attention that if they rent some, then a lien will be registered against the title …

Ontario’s New Consumer Protection Act

The Province is looking to update this legislation. When it comes to real estate, the biggest impact will be furnace rentals and the like. Long-term Leases The concern is “purchase-cost …

House Now Blocks Driveway

Question: There is a detached house with a private driveway. The house was enlarged and extended into the driveway, so there is now no private drive at the side of …

Ottawa Vacant Unit Tax

The City of Ottawa has passed a By-law dealing with the “Vacant Unit Tax”. It comes into force 1 January 2023 and imposes a tax of 1% of the assessed …

Toronto Vacant Home Tax: The Declarations

“Types of Property Status Declarations Property Status Declaration Description Subject to Vacant Home Tax? Occupied as principal residence of homeowner The property is where you reside and conduct your daily …