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New Rules for Operating a Short-Term Rental in Winnipeg
March 27th, 2024 by Gemma Brown
Operating a short-term rental in Winnipeg will require a licence as of April 1, 2024. This will apply to rentals such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or bed and breakfasts, and it applies to rentals being operated out of the primary place of residence and any non-primary properties. In following the footsteps of other major cities that regulate the short-term rental industry, the goal is to provide… Read More »
BANKRUPTCY MATTERS IN ESTATE PLANNING
February 7th, 2024 by Grant M. Driedger
By: Grant M. Driedger When making a Will or Power of Attorney one has to pay careful attention to ensure that the executor or attorney to be appointed can get the job done. Skills, reliability and trustworthiness are primary criteria in every case. In some instances, consideration should be given if a potential candidate someone is, or may be at risk of becoming, bankrupt. Appointment… Read More »
Overtime Employment Standards – Construction Industry
November 8th, 2023 by SNJ
Overtime requirements for construction jobs in the Province of Manitoba are governed either by the Employment Standards Code or The Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA). For construction jobs that fall outside of CIWA, generally, employers must pay their employees overtime if they exceed 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. However, Averaging Agreements and Averaging Permits allow for employees to work over the standard… Read More »
Directors and Officers – Liability to Employees
May 4th, 2023 by Samuel Teichroew
Generally directors and officers of a corporation are not personally liable for the obligations of a corporation, with certain exceptions. Directors and officers need to understand when they may be held personally liable for the actions or inactions of the corporation. The law is very clear regarding a directors and officers’ duty to understand their corporation’s legal obligations – ignorance is no defence. If a… Read More »
2023 Rent Guidelines
December 8th, 2022 by Grant M. Driedger
Rent Guidelines In Manitoba all residential rentals are governed by The Residential Tenancies Act (“the Act”) which is administered by The Residential Tenancies Board (“the RTB”). Each year a rent increase guideline amount is pronounced, which prescribes the percentage by which rents may be increased by a landlord without obtaining special permission from the RTB. Even though there has been substantial inflation and increased costs… Read More »
Tougher Penalties for Cellphone Use While Driving
November 1st, 2018 by SNJ
As of November 1, 2018, those who choose to use their cell phone while driving will be faced with tougher penalties. If a driver is caught using a cellphone or any other hand-operated electronic device, a mandatory three-day suspension will be issued on the driver. If a second offence occurs within a 10 year period, the suspension will be increased to 7 days for each… Read More »
