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Landlocked Property: How to Obtain an Easement?

A parcel of land (lot) is landlocked (enclaved) if it has no access to the public road or if this access is insufficient, difficult or impassable. Public roads include not only provincial and municipal streets and roads, but also any road leading to them. The...

Joint works, or how to ensure good neighbourliness

It is not uncommon for buildings to be separated by joint works, such as a wall, a fence, a ditch or a hedge. A joint work is one that separates two contiguous properties and is owned jointly by both owners. Like the rest of your property, this joint work requires...

Undivided co-ownership

When people say they are co-owners of a property, without knowing it, they are referring to undivided co-ownership, as opposed to divided co-ownership. In practice, being in an undivided co-ownership almost always presupposes a close relationship between the...
Those contracts that are part of our daily lives!

Those contracts that are part of our daily lives!

Contracts are everywhere and come in different forms, from buying a package of gum to renting a house, to a handshake between two neighbours for an exchange of services. The vast majority of contracts do not involve a lawyer. Lawyers are generally involved when it...

Key Neighbourhood Issues

Two-thirds of Canadians own a building, whether it is a house, a condo, a chalet, a farm, etc. Real estate is an area where it is relatively safe to invest, because of its stability and tangibility, as opposed to the stock market, for example. However, every property...

Hidden defects: Getting information to better protect yourself

Several myths exist regarding hidden defects. Many people mistakenly believe that these are essentially vices that have been hidden in order to get a better price. Others will say that hiring the services of an inspector or expert protects you from any problems....

The Legal Construction Hypothec

The construction industry is difficult and risky: many companies can become insolvent and have to close shop after a project that has gone wrong. In this context, the law gives construction contractors an important privilege, namely the ability to register a notice of...

Property Transfer Tax (welcome tax)

The law provides that real estate transfer fees must be paid whenever a transfer of immovable property occurs, with certain exceptions. This is commonly known as the welcome tax and it is collected by the municipality. Many exceptions exist in the law and...

A simple precaution to take before buying a condo

Are you tired of spending long hours maintaining your property and considering buying a condo to get rid of this burden? Buying a condo may be the right solution for you, but be aware that in order to avoid future problems, you have some homework to do before making...