Podcast Episode 40: “Diligence with Alberta Health Services.“ The Public Health Act in Alberta also includes statutes regarding Minimum Housing and Health Standards. Investors and landlords need to be aware of their obligations. This is especially important because there is no grandfathering clause for older properties. Download the audio file HERE and the text/handout HERE. … Continue reading Housing Health Standards in Alberta

Podcast Episode 40: “Diligence with Alberta Health Services.“ The Public Health Act in Alberta also includes statutes regarding Minimum Housing and Health Standards. Investors and landlords need to be aware of their obligations. This is especially important because there is no grandfathering clause for older properties. Download the audio file HERE and the text/handout HERE. … Continue reading Housing Health Standards

Podcast Episode 39: “Fourplex Diligence.“ A ‘fourplex’ is not a legal term, and so we’ve done some digging through bylaws to show how this idea is actually expressed in the law. Many duplexes have illegal basement suites, and so you need to do your diligence before purchasing a so-called fourplex. Always confirm that the zoning … Continue reading Zoning Bylaws Re Secondary Suites in Duplexes

Podcast Episode 39: “Fourplex Diligence.“ A ‘fourplex’ is not a legal term, and so we’ve done some digging through bylaws to show how this idea is actually expressed in the law. Many duplexes have illegal basement suites, and so you need to do your diligence before purchasing a so-called fourplex. Always confirm that the zoning … Continue reading Zoning Bylaws

Podcast Episode 38: “Do I Need a Real Property Report (RPR)?“ Due diligence is one of the most important aspects of success with real estate. In this third part of our series on Real Property Reports, we look at three more examples of how a Survey Certificate can save you a lot of time, trouble, … Continue reading Real Property Reports (Part 3)

Podcast Episode 38: “Do I Need a Real Property Report (RPR)?“ Diligence is one of these most important aspects of success as a real estate investor. In this third part of our series on Real Property Reports, we look at three more examples of how a Survey Certificate can save you a lot of time, … Continue reading Real Property Reports (Part 3)

Podcast Episode 37: “Who Needs a Real Property Report? (Part 2)“ Continuing from our previous Tale, we have another example of what can happen in a real estate deal without getting a proper survey done first. In Alberta, the seller is supposed to provide a Real Property Report and written confirmation that the property complies … Continue reading Real Property Reports (Part 2)

Podcast Episode 37: “Who Needs a Real Property Report? (Part 2)“ Continuing from our previous Tale, we have another example of what can happen in a real estate deal without getting a proper survey done first. In Alberta, the seller is supposed to provide a Real Property Report and written confirmation that the property complies … Continue reading Real Property Reports (Part 2)

Podcast Episode 36: “Who Needs a Real Property Report?“ Before buying a piece of real estate, make sure to get an up-to-date survey of the property done by a professional. This report will help you to insure that there are no encroachments and that everything complies with municipal bylaws. This Tale illustrates the kind of … Continue reading Real Property Reports (Part 1)

Podcast Episode 36: “Who Needs a Real Property Report?“ Before buying a piece of real estate, make sure to get an up-to-date survey of the property done by a professional. This report will help you to insure that there are no encroachments and that everything complies with municipal bylaws. This Tale illustrates the kind of … Continue reading Real Property Reports (Part 1)