Property Boundaries & Rights
Calgary Fence Bylaws and Regulations
Building a fence in Calgary isn't quite as simple as you might imagine. While the physical task of erecting a fence isn't particularly challenging with professional help, if you live in the Calgary area, you will need to circumnavigate a little bureaucracy before heading out to buy your lumber. The City of Calgary fence bylaws dictate specific requirements that homeowners need to follow. Knowing these rules upfront can save you from a wide range of hassles later on.
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Calgary Real Property Reports, Window Wells & Air Conditioning Units: What You Need To Know
The City of Calgary updated Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 in 2008 introducing significant changes regarding window wells and air conditioning units, affecting real estate transactions and homeowners. It is crucial for buyers and sellers to understand the implications of these changes.
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Certificate of Title Alberta
A land title certificate in Alberta is an official document proving property ownership. It includes ownership details, legal descriptions, and registered encumbrances like liens or mortgages. Obtainable online via SPIN2 or in person at a registry office, it ensures accurate property transactions, legal security, and dispute resolution for owners, buyers, and lenders.
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Deck Permit Requirements in Calgary
Very few home improvements make such a decisive impact than outside decking. Apart from the instant visual appeal, adding a deck to your home is a wonderful way to expand your living space. Before you start heading out for lumber and sketching designs, there is one important step that shouldn't be overlooked: securing a Calgary deck permit. Even if you are simply making modifications to existing decking, local building codes require a deck permit in Calgary to ensure the structure is safe, well-constructed, and compliant with city regulations.
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FAQs & What-Ifs
Obtain clear answers to common questions about land surveys and Real Property Reports in Calgary, helping you understand your rights and responsibilities as a property owner.
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Overland Drainage Rights & Your Property
A Right of Way (R.W.) is a legally registered agreement associated with a land title, defining specific usage rights and restrictions for a portion of land. An Overland Drainage Right of Way can limit property owners' ability to inhibit drainage or install structures within this designated area.
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Relaxation and Encroachment Information updated for 2022
Encroachment agreements, legal arrangements resolving disputes arising when one party's property improvements encroach onto another's, are crucial for addressing issues like fences, decks, retaining walls, or other property enhancements that may infringe upon municipal property or rights of way.
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Understanding Encroachments
Updated city policies mean properties from the 1980s might need encroachment agreements to address existing structures on public right-of-ways.
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