Who Pays for the Survey?

Question: If you put in the survey clause asking for an existing survey and the agent says there is not one available, but you see it in Geowarehouse, and that …

Property Falling into the Water

Question: I remember looking at a cottage vacation property that was experiencing a number of issues. The shoreline was eroding fairly quickly and we didn’t want to buy a cottage …

Property Encroachments

Question: My friend just had a survey done, for the purpose of putting a fence up, and found out the carport and driveway next door extend 15 ft.on his property. …

Tree Removal in Mississauga

The City of Mississauga has updated its by-laws concerning trees on private property and their removal. From the City website: “Tree Protection By-laws review The City of Mississauga updated the …

Is a Survey Needed?

Question: My client in Oshawa would like to see if there is a survey for her house (she doesn’t have one). Would the city have something like this? Or does …

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, …

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 …

Possessory Title Explained

A “possessory title” is a title to property which is not evidenced by the registered chain of title. So, you can’t simply go to the registry office and look up …

Perimeter Fencing ~ Who Owns it?

That’s a good question and it’s not easy to figure out. Well, it starts out easy, but then fences fall down, get repaired or replaced and people move. So, eventually …