consumer protection: "MLA wants regulations for home inspectors" - 06/04/08 12:48 AM
Letter to the Editor:Homebuyer beware - Coquitlam NOW - Friday, June 06, 2008
Re: "MLA wants regulations for home inspectors" Friday, May 30.
The "neglect in protecting homebuyers" is widespread, and Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Diane Thorne's concern is shared by many.Home buying is fraught with risk and claims far too many victims; whether … (0 comments)

consumer protection: Leaky Condo Study Disputed? - 04/17/08 02:41 PM
Re: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20030828_leaky.htm. The above Realty Times article refers to this research report by Nancy Bain: Re-Sale of Leaky Condos: Did the Buyer Know?Here is a letter (with specific references removed) I wrote to a Realtor in 2006:Hello Realtor, You mentioned to me that you had sold units in this building before, and … (0 comments)

consumer protection: Investigation into the lack of buyer protection welcomed... - 03/04/08 08:31 PM
The Ombudsman of Ontario has just announced an investigation into issues concerning the lack of consumer protection for newly built homes: http://www.ombudsman.on.ca/UploadFiles/File/MGCS-Tarion%20release%20Eng.pdf. "Our goal at the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is to promote a fair, safe and informed marketplace - one in which your rights as a consumer are fully … (2 comments)

consumer protection: How will certifying home inspectors help consumers? - 02/08/08 01:01 AM
The BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is inviting you to participate in a consultation on licensing home inspectors.  The consultation provides an opportunity for British Columbians to be part of the process of developing appropriate regulations to enhance consumer protection.The move to regulate home inspectors is being met … (3 comments)

consumer protection: What you should know before you agree to buy a condo - 01/11/08 01:53 AM
This CBC Marketplace piece is a must see for any buyer considering a condo: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2008/01/09/condo_crunch/ In 2001 I became distantly acquainted with Bob Aaron, a Toronto lawyer and homeowner champion.  Bob says it like it is, "builders have sway, consumers don't" which just about says it all.Builders, developers (or sociopaths) or whatever … (10 comments)

 
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