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In accordance with the Residential Tenancy Act, SBC 2002 c 78, there are rules that a Landlord must comply with when dealing with a Tenant who has stopped paying their rent. STEP 1: The Landlord must serve a document titled “10-day Notice to End Tenancy for Unpaid Rent or Utilities” on the Tenant. Valid Notice: … Continued
Have you been denied or cut-off Long Term Disability Benefits or CPP Disability? Too sick to return to work? Here are my Top Tips for Managing your Own Disability Claim: First, do not quit your job. If you are suffering from an illness, sickness, or injury and unable to work, go to your doctor. Request … Continued
Are you considering purchasing or selling a single-family home, townhouse, condo, or other real property? Are you considering offering or accepting no subjects to close the deal? If so, prior to making or accepting the offer, you and your realtor ought to know that the Doctrine of Caveat Emptor or in lay terms, the concept … Continued
Original Published: May 14, 2014 When you are injured in a car accident and claim damages from ICBC, you are under an obligation to “mitigate” your damages, that is, to take reasonable steps to minimize your loss. In the recent case of Maltese v. Pratap, 2014 BCSC 18, several medical professionals recommended that the plaintiff … Continued
Day light savings has come and gone, and we are now subject to shorter days and longer nights. It is around this time of year that we see an increased number of pedestrians struck by vehicles. It is a common misconception that when a car strikes a pedestrian and causes injury, that the driver of … Continued
The tax one must always consider when purchasing or acquiring any real estate in BC is the Property Transfer Tax. For more information about what it is and how it is calculated, click on the following link: http://www.dbmrealestatelaw.com/property-transfer-tax/ But a first time homebuyer may qualify for a complete or partial exemption of the property transfer … Continued
It is that time of year again. Snow is in the forecast for the Tri-Cities and the Greater Vancouver Area, and for the next few months all of B.C will be facing whatever winter throws at us. In winter conditions, it is important for you to drive safely and know both you and your vehicles … Continued
If you’ve been let go from your job and decide to file a claim for wrongful dismissal against your former employer, you must remember that you have a duty to mitigate your damages following your dismissal. What this means is that you have an obligation to look for and obtain new, comparable employment, which would … Continued
You’ve just been demoted, been advised that your pay is going to be significantly reduced, or another change to your job description has been implemented that completely alters your day-to-day tasks as an employee – what are your rights and what do you need to know in order to protect yourself? When an employer unilaterally … Continued