I`ll play the devil`s advocate. Single family home. 2 illegal apts.How do you insure it? A fire happens & someone dies. Do you really want to play that game? As my mother told me If Johnny jumped off the bridge ........... well, you know. Doug

What are straw buyers?

Spend the money with a good Accountant. They will find you all the legal ways to save you $$$ & keep your a$$ out of jail. I have no problem sleeping & the tax man can check what he likes. Just my 2 cents. Doug

I just had a friend who was helping his son secure his first apt. The son is just out of university. They were required to submit $300.00 with the rental application. They decided afterwards that they didn`t want the apt & informed the rental manager of their decision. They were then informed...

What does your rental agreement say? In Ontario I once owned a mini storage rental. I would padlock the door when not paid in 30 days. I would try to telephone. Sometimes it was an over sight. If phone # was no longer in service I`d send written notice to last known address & placed notice in...

In Ontario I believe this is a code infraction at least a safety issue. I would strongly suggest installing something to prevent the door from opening or build a deck. I`m not a lawyer but I would think you`d be in some hot water should a child or anyone for that matter falls out that door. Just...

Raymond, ozoning your town home should not be a problem as each unit should be sealed off from the next (fire requirement)during construction. As a precautionary you could advise your neighbours on each side of what your doing. Doug

Just out of curiosity, ozone shock treatment certified by whom? Doug

QUOTE (ohsofrugal @ Oct 15 2009, 08:00 PM) Seems like the ozonator is the way to go. I haven`t had a chance to get in touch with my neighbour yet but I will. We don`t have the best relationship so I don`t know how receptive he`ll be for paying even though it is his responsibility. Assuming he...

I know some have asked about Florida Real Estate. I came across this Topics will include: Foreclosures and Short sales Builder sell-off`s Understanding the State of Florida, which area is best for me. The current real estate market in Florida Taxation issues for Canadians. Ownership issues...

QUOTE (ohsofrugal @ Oct 13 2009, 03:07 PM) My neighbours had a basement fire and although my property wasn`t harmed (it`s a semi-detached), it still permeates of that smoke smell. This was only yesterday and the windows have been opened since but I`m wondering if there are any quick yet...

Lawyers will handle the financial affairs of Estates. Some are deceased others are elderly. They will try to ensure a profitable return for their Estate Clients to cover their fess for looking after the Estate. Talk to your lawyer & ask if they have funds available. Your Lawyer can direct you...

Talk to your Lawyer. Sometimes they have Estate money that they are eager to loan. Doug

I`ve just been made aware of a scam. Individuals from England looking to rent furnished & long term rentals. A James Abare from South Norwood England e-mailed us about our chalet rental. Wanted his accountant to send us a cheque for the chalet & his living expenses while he stayed in Canada. You...

In Ontario if the tenant does not pay the utility company is the landlord on the hook? Doug

Oop`s! I`m bad. Doug

Document everything. Date & time you called the flooring store, conversation,names ,what the flooring store said they would do, if anything, take photo`s. Give the flooring company opportunity to view the installation. A quality company will look after you. As far as to the other questions I...

I thought damage deposits were allowed in Ontario for Short Term Leases. Fully furnished units are sought after by Insurance Co`s who need to put clients into short term housing after a fire or what ever while their home is being repaired. Doug

Try Antrim Construction in Edmonton. 780-487-2330 Doug