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Account Closed
  • Investor
  • Sherbrooke, Québec
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old building for sale but it encroaches on street

Account Closed
  • Investor
  • Sherbrooke, Québec
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Hello, i recently became aware of a good deal in my area, but the building encroaches on the sidewalk and is not respecting current regulations in that regard. am i at risk for being forced to demolish this building, if i buy the property? does anyone have experience with this type of case? thanks,

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Huong Luu
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  • Vancouver, BC
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Huong Luu
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
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@Account Closed get the property under contract if it is a good deal, and put in a condition of sale the seller has to provide document that sidewalk encroachment is grandfathered in or has been accepted as an amendment. Your RE agent should be helping you with this. The City (usually) will not ask you to demolish. They usually ask you to pay for the fees to submit an application for approval of minor deviation. Good luck.  

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