When Inheritance Means Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy due to oil tanksAs municipal by-laws change, certain residents in Vancouver area that were lucky to inherit a property, may suddenly find themselves filing for a bankruptcy.

This is a scenario that almost reads like a bad movie; four years ago some municipalities in Vancouver adopted new bylaws in a bid to reduce the damage to the environment.

The bylaws stipulate that, in cases where an . . . Read More

Avoiding Hidden Oil Tank Removal Charges

Oil Tank Removal Hidden ChargesOil tank removal in Vancouver can carry hidden costs that can be quite steep, depending on the municipality where you reside.

Most municipalities will require you to obtain a permit that costs hundreds of dollars, and you will often be given a choice of obtaining it yourself or, in cases where the company you hire to remove your oil tank gets . . . Read More