All rent-to-own agreements share a common thread: the buyer will take possession and make payments to the seller over time, and only upon full payment will the seller transfer legal title of the property. There are generally two ways to structure a rent-to-own agreement; (i) agreement of sale and (ii)... Read More
The Corporations Act (Manitoba) allows the directors of non-profit or charitable organizations to pass by-laws governing internal procedures and corporate structures. Many organizations take the initial step of incorporation but fail to implement by-laws. The following are a few of the areas and issues that by-laws should cover. Electronic Signatures... Read More
Do geographical boundaries matter when appointing someone as a power of attorney or executor? While there is no absolute prohibition on appointing non-residents, it may be wise to choose someone close to home. Power of Attorney An attorney appointed under a Power of Attorney does not need to be a... Read More
With the hustle and bustle of everyday business life, business owners sometimes forget about little things, such as corporate record maintenance. Managing your corporate affairs should also include corporate record maintenance, and in particular the legal aspects of maintenance. There are many seemingly simple changes that occur during a corporation’s... Read More
An easement is the right over another’s property. It grants the right to do something; such as a shared driveway or the right to walk across a property. An easement can also restrict the use of the property by restricting the owner from doing certain things. A property owner cannot,... Read More
In our real property system landowners can, for the most part, absolutely rely on what the Certificate of Title says as a full and complete answer regarding rights to any particular piece of real property. Section 59 of Manitoba’s The Real Property Act says that very explicitly. It reads: 59(1)... Read More
Over the past two decades, Manitoba has passed legislation aimed at phasing out existing sewage ejector systems due to issues with leaking and runoff into Manitoba’s waterways. More recently, the provincial government amended the Onsite Wastewater Management Regulations (60/2010), enacted under The Environment Act, to further alter the process for sewage... Read More
Anyone who holds assets for the benefit of someone else is in a position of trust. These individuals controlling the assets are called “Trustees”, and the people entitled to the benefits of those assets are called “beneficiaries”. There are different types of Trustees: executors, administrators for an estate and attorneys... Read More
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone—but the costs can add up quickly. To help make homeownership more affordable, the federal government has introduced a new GST rebate designed specifically for first-time home buyers purchasing newly built homes. This program can result in significant savings, with eligible buyers potentially... Read More
SNJ recently became a Copper Pledge Donor with the Southeast Cancer Support Services. This 5-year pledge commitment helps build long-term sustainability for Southeast Cancer Support Services, ensuring they can continue to walk alongside patients and their families right here in Southeast Manitoba for years to come.Because every dollar stays local,... Read More