Landlords need to prepare a written agreement for every residential tenancy. However, a verbal agreement is still valid and enforceable. It’s also important to note that the standard terms found…
Purchasing a home, or any property for that matter, is an exciting time. However, it’s a large purchase to make. Therefore, buyers who discover that they’ve been deceived may need…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of stress for both tenants and landlords alike. Reduced hours or unemployment essentially puts monthly rent paid on time at risk. As a…
It’s no secret that the greater Vancouver housing market is an active one. However, given the number of transactions that were underway during the COVID-19 outbreak, it makes sense for…
It’s no secret that residential construction disputes are stressful. From the owner’s perspective, a residential construction dispute is when further work or repairs need to be completed and paid for…
You may be familiar with the Empty Homes Tax and the Speculation and Vacancy Tax if you are a homeowner in or around the Vancouver area. The key difference between…
Being a tenant is often stressful when it comes to the nitty gritty rules and regulations. In many cases, your rights as a tenant may not be properly addressed or…
According to the B.C. Residential Tenancy Guide, all disagreements present between a landlord and tenant should be acknowledged during its early stages. It is important that both parties attempt to…
Do you know what the difference is between the B.C. Speculation Tax and the City of Vancouver Empty Homes Tax? With the recent introduction of the B.C. Speculation Tax soon…
What is the B.C. Speculation Tax? In 2018, the NDP government introduced the B.C. Speculation Tax in an effort to dampen the hot housing market. The goal of this annual…