There is $25,000 available for basement apartments in two different cities. In Calgary, it’s in the form of a grant, and in Brampton, it’s in the form of a fine. So, whether the municipality pays you, …
Real Estate with an Upside
This is the best real estate to buy. You want to acquire something with a positive upside, that is simply not just generally increasing with the market. Consider a property …
Line Fences Act: Very Limited Uses
Disputes between adjoining property owners would frequently arise and would be dealt with under the Line Fences Act. The Act deals with fencing, just fencing and who will pay. It …
The Red-Tagged Furnace and a Second Opinion
A case involving a major company and their consumer recently came to my attention. The large company provided annual maintenance services to the consumer. This has been the case for …
Swimming Pools
Swimming pools can add a lot of fun to your backyard, but when it comes to either buying or selling, there are certain issues that have to be considered. Generally, …
Open it up!
For most of the twentieth century, house designs divided houses up into a number of rooms for specific purposes. In the early 1900’s, in addition to the regular rooms, parlours …
Construction Liens
If you are planning on any renovations or you are building a new home, then you need to know about the Construction Act. First, there is a lien which can be …
Fallen Trees ~ When Insurance Companies Get Religious
If a tree falls in the forest, no one cares, except perhaps the termites. But, if your neighbour’s tree falls on your house, then there is a little problem. First …
Front Yard Landscaping
Where is your front yard? Sometimes, this can be a problem. You want to landscape, but you are not quite sure where to put the brick lamppost and the blue …
Install Hardwood Floors
The interesting thing about hardwood floors is that it is one of the few improvements that you can make to your house where the resale value may exceed the actual …