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2010
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Basement Apartments ~ Legal or Illegal? By Brian Madigan LL.B.(Ontario Real Estate Source)So, you would like to have someone help you with your mortgage payments? Who wouldn't! That seems reasonable. But, be aware of the risky proposition of renting out an illegal basement apartment.There are li...
06/17/2010
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The Law against Procrastination (The Limitations Act) By Brian Madigan LL.B.(Ontario Real Estate Source)There are actually legal rules to prevent procrastination. I know, you thought procrastination was harmless. Well, in some cases it is, but when it comes to the law, you had better have a look ...
06/15/2010
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"Res Judicata" Explained By Brian Madigan LL.B.(Ontario Real Estate Source)The expression "res judicata" is a latin legal term which may be translated as "already decided" or "the matter has been ajudicated".The doctrine of "res judicata" has its origins in the common law, and is part of the l...
06/15/2010
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I want to let you know that I was unsuccessful in the RECO election, and I would like to thank you for your kind support of my candidacy. In the end, the incumbent was successful. Only 1 in 20 registrants voted in the election. The successful candidate required 530 votes. Some candidates had mo...
06/13/2010
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By Brian Madigan LL.B.(Ontario Real Estate Source)If a tree falls in the forest, no one cares, except perhaps the termites. But, if your neighbour's tree falls on your house, then there is a little problem.First of all, is your neighbour liable? Let's say your neighbour has a 35 foot pine tree a...
06/13/2010
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On the assumption that you have real hardwood floors and not the prefabricated, heavily lacqured variety, you might consider a simple, basic way to maintain the floor. Use water! And, while that's simple enough, make sure it's hot, very hot. In fact, the hotter the better, even to the point of st...
06/12/2010
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First Impressions on a Budget By Brian Madigan LL.B.(Ontario Real Estate Source)You only get one chance to make a first impression, so let's make it count.Oftentimes, when sellers are getting their homes ready for sale they concentrate on the inside of the house. There's nothing wrong with that. ...
06/12/2010
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The Basic Basement Reno By Brian Madigan LL.B.(Ontario Real Estate Source)Let's assume that you have decided to sell your house, but you have never finished the basement.In the case of a two-storey house, one third of the potential living space is in the basement and for a bungalow it's half. Tha...
06/11/2010
By Brian Madigan LL.B. There are many water purification companies around today. In fact, many are seeking funding for either expansion or just the opportunity to stay in the market. One common test that they use to demonstrate how pure their water is, compared to competitors is the "jam jar" t...
06/10/2010
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Don't Forget: Money Grows on Trees By Brian Madigan LL.B. If I were to tell you that I have an investment for you that will provide you with a tax free return of over 1,000 per cent, you'd think that I was crazy.However, this opportunity is available to many homeowners. What is the best improveme...
06/10/2010
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