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Explains the legal framework involved if you own a condominium. Topics include strata, strata corporations and strata councils, strata fees, and the laws and rules that apply. Find answers to some common questions like renting out condo units, insurance, and resolving disputes with your strata.
Practical, step-by-step information for dealing with problems involving neighbours. Topics include problems involving fences, trees, odours, noise, untidy premises, and parking. Also: tips for talking with your neighbour and options for dealing with neighbour issues.
Explains your legal rights and options if you have a problem with a neighbour. Topics include how to work out problems involving noise, untidiness, dogs, fences, trees, second-hand smoke, water damage, and trespassing.
Explains what’s involved in getting a mortgage. Topics include what happens if you default on your mortgage. Learn the key things to consider, like deciding on the mortgage term, prepaying the mortgage, and how to get the best mortgage.
Explains foreclosure, the legal process the lender can take if you default on your mortgage. Find out your rights and options if you’re facing foreclosure — you don’t automatically lose your home if you default on your mortgage. It gives you steps to take to work out the problem. It also answers some common questions.
Explains your legal rights if you want to hire someone to do repairs or renovations on your home. It covers what you should know, like holding back 10% of the contract price for a period of time. It also explains how to prevent problems, like checking about permits and getting written estimates and a contract.
Explains what’s involved in getting a mortgage, and key things to watch for. These include signing the mortgage contract, deciding on the mortgage term, and negotiating the right to prepay. It explains why you might want an assumable mortgage, and describes mortgage loan insurance. It also answers some common questions.
Explains that if you default on your mortgage, the lender can go to court to take the property you mortgaged or sell it to pay the debt. It details what you should know if you default on your mortgage, what options you may have to keep your home, and more. You can also find answers to common questions.
Describes the laws about homes on reserve. Has information on who can stay in the family home on reserve after a separation or a partner dies, who these laws apply to, and where to get help with this issue.
Links to downloading the PDF or ordering free print copies of this booklet explaining services available for older adults in BC. Learn about the health care, housing, social, and transportation options available to help you make informed decisions and healthy lifestyle choices as you age.
