So, what are you going to do about it? You sent out emails to your database requesting “express consent”. But, you sent your message out rather late in June and …
Section 116 Income Tax Act Canada ~ Real Estate Sales by Non Residents
In accordance with the provisions of Division D of the Income Tax Act, non residents are taxed upon the disposition of taxable Canadian property. The definition set forth in …
Too Much Security can bring down the Value of Your Condo Townhouse!
People like to be safe. They like to see the visible signs of security: fences, barriers, cameras, and the like. A large condominium project may employ security guards at the …
If You Buy the House: Do you Get the Keys?
This is a simple enough question. If you ask people; 99% will reply that keys are a part of the house. In fact, they are part of the locking system …
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 …
Did Condominiums Come From Ancient Rome?
As just about everyone knows, condominiums had their origins in ancient Rome. In fact, you can find that type of reference on just about one half of the brochures for …
Do the Fish go with the House?
Who cares? Really, this is a more complicated question than it might appear at first blush. Let’s assume you have ten 50 cent goldfish in a tank, does it …
The Basic Principles Behind “Materiality”
The issue of “materiality was recently considered by the Supreme Court of Canada in Sharbern Holding Inc. v. Vancouver Airport Centre Ltd. (2011). The important aspects of the test for …
Mortgage Fraud and Oklahoma Offers
What is an Oklahoma Offer! Actually, it’s a simple form of real estate fraud. There are variations depending upon how many parties are involved and who is the intended …