Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Is An N7 In Ontario?

Form N7 is a 10-day termination notice, and it does not give the tenant an opportunity to void it. When calculating the termination date, the day this notice is served to the tenant is considered Day 0, the next day is Day 1. Shade in the box next to the appropriate reason for this notice. […]

Are Garden Suites Legal In Ontario?

A garden suite may be used for living accommodations and home occupations. Short- term rentals are permitted only in accordance with the Short-Term Rental By-law. For more information about the Short-Term Rental By-law, visit https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/short-term-rentals/. Can I build a guest house on my property in Ontario? A backyard that you own: You can build a […]

Are There Golden Eagles In Ontario?

In Ontario, breeding Golden Eagles are presently known only from the Hudson Bay Lowland, although there is some evidence suggesting they once nested much further south. Currently there are believed to be 10 to 20 pairs in the province. Are golden eagles rare in Ontario? Golden Eagle is listed as endangered on the Species at […]

Do Decks Need Railings In Ontario?

Typically, in Ontario, any platform that is more than 23 ¾” off the ground requires some type of guardrail. For a residential deck, the requirement for a guardrail is usually going to be a minimum of 36”. Additionally, the space between the platform of the deck and the bottom of the guardrail cannot be more […]

What Are The Different Zoning Codes In Ontario?

Toronto, Ontario Zoning Districts Explained Zone Code Zone Name CL Commercial Local CRE Commercial Residential Employment CR Commercial Residential EH Employment Heavy Industrial What are the different zone types? There are four major types of land use zoning: Functional zoning. The most prevalent form of zoning is where land use zones are defined according to […]

Can I Draw My Own House Plans Ontario?

Drawings must be prepared by person(s) qualified under the Ontario Building Code (O.B.C.). In most cases this is a designer with the appropriate B.C.I.N. (building code identification number) certification. If drawings are too bulky to be folded, rolled drawings are acceptable. Can I draw plans for my own house? You can draw 2D floor plans […]

Can You Use Worms As Bait In Ontario?

Types of bait. Types of bait used for recreational angling includes species of crayfish, fish, frogs, leeches, and earthworms. The regulated bait industry in Ontario applies only to fish and leeches however. Can I fish with worms in Ontario? Worms, where Ontario Fishing Regulations allow, are permitted as bait at Island Lake Conservation Area and […]