From Hadrian’s Wall to the Great Wall of China, thousands of years before Robert Frost’s prophetic words, neighbours have struggled with the age-old problem of constructing fences. Just where to …
Canadian Government Denounces “Marriage Fraud”
In a new publication entitled “Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know”, the government deals with the issue of “marriage fraud”. Here’s the note on Marriage: Marriage Marriage is a …
Are you looking for an eco-friendly bed bug remedy?
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, “Bed bugs are small wingless insects that feed solely upon the blood of warm-blooded animals.” Bed bugs are not socio-economically oriented Bed …
Locating the Bad Areas
This will be an area where the buildings are old and in disrepair. Generally, you don’t want to live there. Poor quality buildings, neglected and not well-maintained line the streets. …
Rogue Home Inspectors
Most Home Inspectors are quite legitimate. They are professionals who take their business seriously and conduct their business affairs in accordance with sound ethical practices. Then, there are the …
Five Financial Reasons for Home Ownership
Would like to buy some real estate! In particular, are you thinking about buying a house. Let’s summarize the principal financial advantages: 1) use of rental income2) use of leverage3) …
Do You have to Close on a Hoarder’s House?
Well, if they have moved everything out, then you do; but what are your rights if they still have piles of junk left behind? To some extent, the answer depends …
Detached or Semi-detached?
By Brian Madigan LL.B. This is an interesting question. The property quite clearly had been the west side of a semi-detached pair of buildings. So, what happens now that …
Legal Non-conforming Use Explained
By Brian Madigan LL.B. This is an issue under the zoning by-laws. It is important to note that all zoning by-laws are forward looking. They speak to the future and …
Understanding Debt Service Ratios
This is really the first step in the buying process. Before you can buy property, you will need to qualify for a mortgage. There are, of course, exceptions: you could …