The City of Ottawa offers two deferral programs for property taxes for low-income seniors and low-income people with disabilities. Eligible homeowners may apply for a full or partial deferral of their annual property taxes. Do seniors get a break on property taxes in Ontario? 1. What is the Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant (OSHPTG)? […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
What Happens To A House When The Owner Dies In Ontario?
There is no inheritance or estate tax in Canada. However, any capital property owned by the deceased is deemed to have been disposed of at fair market value immediately prior to death. What happens to a house when the owner dies without a will in Ontario? Distribution of an estate without a will When this […]
Do You Have To Disclose Mice When Selling A House Ontario?
As a seller, you are required by law to disclose any known latent defects that could make your home dangerous or unfit for habitation. What is a seller obligated to disclose in Ontario? Where a seller is aware of any existing latent defects in a property, they are under an obligation to disclose such defects […]
Can You Sue For Pain And Suffering In Ontario?
Assessing Pain and Suffering Values in an Ontario Personal Injury Lawsuit. In addition to compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, injury victims may also be eligible to recover compensation for the pain and suffering they have experienced after an accident. How much is average settlement for pain and suffering in Ontario? The average settlement […]
Can You Hunt On Any Crown Land In Ontario?
Where Can I Hunt in Ontario? Crown land – land owned by the provincial government, varying widely in size, location and accessibility, can provide hunting opportunities. The Ministry of Nat- ural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) governs Crown land and has created the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas (CLUPA). What is considered Crown land in Ontario? […]
Does A Lawyer Have To Give You Your File Ontario?
In this regard, subject to the lawyer’s right to a lien, the lawyer must deliver to or to the order of the client all papers and property to which the client is entitled and, subject to any applicable trust conditions, must give the client all information that may be required in connection with the case […]
Can I Call Myself A Realtor In Ontario?
Written in all caps, REALTOR®, is a registered trademark of the Canadian Real Estate Association or CREA. To call themselves a REALTOR®, a RECO registered salesperson or broker must be a member in good standing of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Can a REALTOR represent themselves in Ontario? The simple answer is yes – […]
Do You Pay Hst When Buying Land In Ontario?
GST/HST forms If you are selling taxable land, you are required to collect the GST/HST unless you are selling your taxable land to a GST/HST registrant. In this case, the registered purchaser is required to remit the tax directly. You are not required to collect the tax as the purchaser has to self-assess. Do you […]
Do I Need A Permit For A Floating Dock In Ontario?
A LUP may be issued for existing crib, pole or floating docks, but no new or replacement crib docks will be approved. A LUP may be issued for an existing in-water boathouse or boat port so long as it does not include any kitchen or washroom facilities or sleeping accommodations. Who regulates docks in Ontario? […]
How Do I Find Crown Land To Camp On In Ontario?
Use the Atlas to find crown land camping locations in Ontario by clicking on an area and accessing the reports found in the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas. Within these reports, the section titled Recreation Activities and Facilities outline what is allowed in each area and who to contact to find out more information. Where […]