Tag Archives: 416er

How to end a Tenancy Agreement

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Steven

When the Tenant and Landlord agree to end a Tenancy, Use the N11 Form approved by the Landlord and Tenant Board.  As a landlord, I have had my share of problems, I cannot stress how important it is to use … Continue reading →

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What Construction Company Owners Should Ensure Their Foremen Have

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Steven

Every Foreman or Supervisor should have a binder with information that relates to their company.  I have provided a list of items that should be included in the binder.  I will be adding links where you will find additional information … Continue reading →

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Tarion Protection Is Worthless Without Knowing How To Use It

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Steven

While it is true that Tarion (the Ontario New Home Warranty Program) is there to protect the Homeowners.  Keep in mind that it is also there to protect the Builders.  Tarion  sets performance guidelines and time-lines that both the Builder … Continue reading →

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Termites Terrorize Toronto

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Steven

Hidden inside wood boats, Termites came across the water landing in Toronto, Ontario just prior to the 1940s in the area today known as “the beaches” They have spread mostly North and West but can be found in Scarborough, York, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Thornhill, Markham, Newmarket, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa… Continue reading →

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Tarion Construction Performance Guidelines

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Steven

In Ontario, New Homes built for Sale must follow the Tarion Construction Performance guidelines as seen here:

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Landlords Rejoice! NY Times claims it is better to Rent than Buy

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Steven

Rent or Buy? Every Tenant should be asking themselves this question. Actually a better question would be: At what point should a Renter stop saving and renting and buy property, if at all? Most Realtors, I suspect, will say as soon as you can afford to do so… Had I taken the article at face value when it was posted in 2008, I would have lost $100,000 in a three year period. Continue reading →

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Roll Roofing is a Low Quality Product

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Steven

Amazingly enough I could not find any signs of leakage (though without a doubt it had to be letting water pass) This is roll roofing after about 15 years. Imagine taking asphalt shingles and making a big roll out of it. It is the one of the least expensive way to cover a flat roof and the lowest quality. I automatically assume that any Flat Roof covered by Roll Roffing may need to be replaced within about 5 years. Continue reading →

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Looking for an Open House in Toronto this Weekend?

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Steven

Looking For an Open House in Toronto?  Check out Realtor.ca (the public version of MLS) and do a search of open houses there. If you are looking for a home in a particular area, send an email to AskStevenSilva@gmail.com .  … Continue reading →

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