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How Do You Research a Builder Before Buying Pre-Construction in Ontario?
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How Do You Research a Builder Before Buying Pre-Construction in Ontario?

In pre-construction, you're not really buying a condo. You're buying a builder's promise to deliver one, years from now, roughly as described. That makes the builder's track record the most important variable in the whole purchase, and most buyers spend less time on it than they spend choosing the flooring upgrade. Here's how to research a builder in Ontario properly.

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What Deposits Can a Landlord Legally Collect in Ontario?
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What Deposits Can a Landlord Legally Collect in Ontario?

Deposit rules confuse both sides of the Ontario rental market, and plenty of illegal charges get collected simply because nobody checks. So what deposits can a landlord collect in Ontario? The legal list is short: a rent deposit capped at one rental period, and a refundable key deposit. Damage deposits and pet deposits are not legal here, full stop. Here's how it all works.

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