Question: If a realtor is spreading unkind or derogatory remarks about a-non realtor in her community is she subject to any recourse through RECO? I believe we are not to …
Kitec and the Seller
Kitec Replacement and Condominium Special Assessment Question: Buyer buys a condo on a building with Kitec, firm offer with no inspection or status review although they were provided with the …
Removal and Restoration Clause
This particular clause in a lease can be quite problematic. Ordinarily, you’d think that the Landlord would want to keep all those valuable improvements that were made by the Tenant. …
Real Estate Futures
Betting on the real estate market is as easy as picking up brochures in the model home. Let’s assume that you believe that the real estate market is going up. …
Does Punctuation Count in Real Estate?
If you were to audit a first year university course the day before an exam, one of the first questions you’d hear would be “does spelling count”, closely followed by …
Anglo-Saxon Treasure Trove
In July 2009, in England, there was a discovery of a substantial number of artifacts from the Anglo-Saxons. They could be dated to the 7th and 8th centuries. The discovery took place …
Maybe You Can’t Trust the Contractor
The difficulty these days is that contractors have fallen upon hard times. This does not necessarily bode well for the homeowner. Consider the case of Mrs. Smith and TwinPac Swimming …
Don’t Forget to Holdback Money from the Contractor
You are entitled to holdback 10% of the value of the work after it has been completed for a period of 60 days. That’s the law! Although, many small contractors …
Real Estate Agents at Risk of Fine for Assisting Non-Canadians
There is a new Act, the “Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act” which will have an impact upon real estate transactions. Starting 1 January 2023 and …
“Just Deposits” Course
The Course, “Just Deposits”, basically covers all you ever wanted to know about deposits. When it comes to deposits, ask yourself the following questions: Is a deposit necessary? What happens …