Good rule of thumb. If the spot is darker then the carpet colour it means something has bee added to the carpet fibers & should be cleanable. If the spot is lighter then then carpet it usally means colour of the carpet fibers has been removed (colour loss) & is not cleanable. Depending on the...

I do know of a Property Management co. for sale. It`s in the Collingwood area. Is this too far north from Toronto for you? Doug

Water could also be entering from the exterior through buldging siding,cracked brick/mortar, exhaust vents in the exterior wall. Call a restoration company & they could use a non penetrating moisture probe to track the water. Doug

Check out www.cdrg.ca & look for a member in or near your area. Doug

United States: New York Law Requires Landlord Disclosure of Environmental Test Results to Tenants by Vincent S. Oleszkiewicz- mondaq.co, 26 January 2009m Tenant Notification of Indoor Air Contamination New York has passed a law, effective December 3, 2008, which requires property owners and...

It`s what you don`t see if it`s sewage. Micro organism`s can make you sick. Check with the Health Board or local Property Standards. If was "clean" water from an interior water supply pipe that`s different. Look for cupping, a lifting or raised edge on the hardwood. Either way if it`s not dried...

Epoxy injection only works on a poured concrete foundation & may only last 3 plus years. Outside repair is perferred. As a quick fix try Hydraulic cement or commonly called plug tight. It`s found at most home improvement stores. It`s a cement type powder you mix with water & apply to the wall...

Keep in mind that any thing the sewage comes in contact with must be discarded including hardwood flooring. The condo insurance should cover all of the repairs. Doug

As a remediation contractor I have remediated grow ops for banks, home owners & have even bought some for my self. They can be very profitable if you know what your doing. Here in Ontario I think you`ll find most banks will not loan money on them until they`re remediated. Low cash offers work...

In Ontario the person/company you hire must be covered by WSIB. Either they pay & give you a copy of their WSIB or if your audited you will pay for their WSIB. What about insurance? Just my 2 cents. Doug

In Orilla your plow guy will be there aprox 35 times in a season. At $25..00 per push/plow it would be $875.00 per season. Any thing less would be a steal. On the other thought of having a tenant shovel. What about liability? What if the tenant gets hurt performing this service? Just a thought...

Most Home Inspectors only offer visual inspections. In other words they don`t move, pull a part or cut inspection holes. Find an inspector that uses a thermal imaging camera. It`ll cost a bit more but you won`t believe what you can see behind the walls. Good inspectors will follow up on area`s...

Generally speaking, it is better to prevent moisture intrusion into the crawl space ( moisture encapsulation). And if your going to insulate I`d only suggest spray foam insulation. Doug

How good are the tenants? I don`t like to be too hard on people. If there good people, work with them. Have them check regulations & sign a waiver to protect you. Life`s too short-enjoy it! Doug

Give CDRG a call 613-736-9222. They`re at 1084 Kenaston in Ottawa & reccomended by most Insurance Co`s. Doug

If she has to borrow money to pay the rent, doesn`t sound like it`s a good situation any way. Listen to Thomas & save yourself some future headache. Doug

Do they have insurance? Get copy. Do they have WSIB? Get copy.If you have a large project ask to be named as an additional insured on their policy. It cost the contractor nothing to do this & protects you as the property owner from slip & falls or accidents due to the Contractors neglect.What...

Mike Selnek of Pro Guard Property Management. Mike is a great guy. Lives in Barrie. His cell # is 705-730-9716, Office is 705-445-6383. Doug

Just wondering if anyone has properties they rent out by the season.ie winter skiing, mountain biking, etc. What`s the pro`s & con`s? Do they pay for the entire season upfront? Utilities included? Weekly rentals? Any info/input would be helpfull.Thanks! Doug

If it was me, I wouldn`t close until it was vacant. I`d have the damage issue settled in my purchase agreement. As you don`t own the property yet you`d have to have the vendor & the tenant both agree. I don`t know that I `d want to show it until I know I own it & the present tenant is gone. You...