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I want to sell my rental. What do I tell my tenant?

Dear David: I own a semi-detached property. My tenant pays rent on a month-my-month basis and it has been a few years since I renewed their lease. If I want to sell the property, is there anything that I am legally required to do prior to the sale, other than giving the tenant 90 days’

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Who fixes our broken duct, How much can I raise rent this year?

Dear David: Our condominium board hired a duct cleaning service to clean the dryer vents in our complex. We think the cleaners damaged our duct connection. In our opinion, the condo corporation should pay for the damage, since they hired the company. The condo corporation says we’re responsible for maintaining our own unit. Who is

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Buying with a friend, Mortgage is paid off

Dear David, My friend and I want to buy a house together 50/50. I have a larger part of the down payment, but his income is higher. How should we approach this? – BUDDY SYSTEM DEAR BUDDY: With prices rising out of reach for many first-time buyers, this is a great way to get into

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Finding a bungalow, Closing date change on a new build

Dear David, I’m looking to downsize. Why is it so hard to find a bungalow? The only ones I’ve seen seem to be in older neighbourhoods and they don’t suit me. – SINGLE LEVEL LIVING DEAR SINGLE: Bungalows are a popular choice for retirement, but they’re increasingly rare and tend to sell at a premium.

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