The only legal dictionary you'll ever need as you, like 35% of the population, enjoy your residential tenancy home!
The fancy lawyer word for squatters and their rights. How, if at all, occupiers can end up owning land just by using it - without complaint by the legal owner - for a period of time.
To whomever owns the land, shall own the earth to its center and up to the heavens, has said the law since time immemorial. That, before the advent of planes, trains and automobiles (and underground subways and power lines).
Easements and covenants can be like leaches; easily on but a devil to shake ... and painful; too!
Surprise! Each Canadian province has distinct law dealing with real property. Hmm. I wonder why? I digress. Politics. Sorry. Anyway ... for those of you with a legal interest in real property in BC, this article brings forward the distinctions you need to be aware of in regards to basic real property law.
The law of fences: good fences make good neighbours. No fences can make rich lawyers.
Real property has traditionally been the most valuable of all property. Long are the days when possession or might made a landowner. But the history of real estate law sets a fascinating background to this branch of the law rich in verbiage and ancient principles.
Joint and common tenancies: the sisters of esoteric ownership.
Distinguishing the lease from the license can be all but impossible in some situations whilst the consequences nonetheless significant.
Ahh the joys of chattels!
With land ownership, you can be "half-pregnant", and then some!
For 40% of the population, residential tenancy is their choice or form of housing.
You hear the Voice bellow down from Above: "You! Recite the rule against perpetuities" You're a little shady on the Book of Genesis but you remember enough to think this Guy is not someone to fool with. Well, relax, let us save your life. You've come to the right place.
No contract in the life of most people will ever compare to the importance of the contract for the purchase of real estate. Few properly understand this critical document here, finally dissected and laid before you in all its gory detail.
Tree law: the law of trees and their roots and branches.