Category: Property Law

Would-be Calgary Landlord Builds Legally-Approved Secondary Suite but Gets Stifled by Restrictive Covenant on Title for Neighbourhood’s Single-Family Dwellings. And now for the main event! […]

An Energy Performance Certificate or EPC has been a legal requirement for both domestic properties and commercial premises since 2008. EPCs result from an assessment […]

In quiet title actions a common defense is the statute of limitations – has the plaintiff waited too long to file suit? Generally, the clock […]

At the end of each residential tenancy in California, landlords are required to perform a checklist of tasks to comply with the law. These tasks […]

Seems like I’m always finding examples to write about regarding real property reports (RPR) and how they fit into a real estate transaction in Alberta. […]

Most leases are for a confirmed number of years (or sometimes months).  The agreed-upon duration of the contract is known as the ‘term’ of the […]

Under California real estate law a prescriptive easement requires the trespasser showing that they have used the property “for the statutory period of five years, […]

While most landlords and tenants enjoy a peaceful and cordial relationship, there are times wherein disputes arise. This causes stress on both sides, as well […]

Landlords who have yet to protect their tenant’s deposit may find themselves in a challenging situation when attempting to evict a tenant. Protecting a tenant’s […]

Dishonest, fly-by-night, or even inexperienced renovators can leave a trail of heartbreak. Buyers happily move into their newly-purchased, freshly-renovated home, but problems often don’t show up […]