Eastern Ontario NextHome + CondoGuide Oct. 13-27, 2018

EASTERN ONTARIO OCT 13 – 27, 2018 nexthome.ca

The first and only complete guide to pre-construction homes and condos

Mattamy Brings New Communities To Life Across Kanata & Barrhaven

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INSPIRATIONS: RAMP UP YOUR CURB APPEAL

MAKING THE MOST OF SMALLER SPACES

Live in Harmony in Barrhaven As Harmony continues to grow, it’s easier than ever to call one of Ottawa’s most family-friendly communities home.

Discover a full collection of beautifully designed homes in Harmony along Strandherd Drive, with quick access to shopping and transit and steps from a new community park. Or, join the quiet enclave of Executive Townhomes just around the corner from Harmony, north of the Jock River in Riversbend at Harmony near the area’s best green spaces and nature trails.

Two great new locations in Barrhaven

starting from $245,900

Barrhaven Sales Centre 4005 Strandherd Drive, Nepean, ON K2J 6E1 | 613-823-1900 | HarmonySales@minto.com

FUTURE PUBLIC SCHOOL

NEW PARK

MULTI-PURPOSE PATHS

BRAND NEW DESIGNS

MODERN EXTERIORS

On sale now

MATTAMY MODEL HOME

Whether you are looking for an innovative, affordable Townhome or a grand Detached Home, Mattamy has a home and community to suit your way of living. Our 2 new master-planned communities give you room to grow. Walk outside and enjoy convenient walking trails, nearby shopping and schools of all levels.

Visit us today to see all our communities have to offer.

Blackstone in Stittsville continues its growth with thoughtfully designed Blackstone South.

32' Detached Home, The Arlington 'Transitional', 1,682 Sq.Ft., $448,990 Includes: $10,000 at Décor

Townhomes From $284,990

32' Detached Home, The Woodbine 'Craftsman', 2,524 Sq.Ft., $505,990

Detached Homes From $437,990

View Plans at mattamyhomes.com

All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate.

Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

SALES CENTRE 5505 Fernbank Road 613.836.7437

MEASURE TWICE. CUT ONCE. LOVE FOREVER. Mattamy Has Kanata & Stittsville Covered With 2 New Communities Now Open.

ENJOY A RANGE OF NEW TOWNHOME & DETACHED DESIGNS.

Our established Abbottsville Crossing community offers all the best of Kanata living.

Enjoy the best of master planning in this fully established community.

CRAFTSMAN

2-Storey Townhome, The Oak End 'Craftsman', 1,768 Sq.Ft., $399,990 Includes: 3 Stainless Steel Appliances & $5,000 at Décor

2-Storey Townhomes From $373,990

43' Detached Home, The Westlynn 'Colonial', 2,846 Sq.Ft., $569,990 Includes: $15,000 at Décor

Detached Homes From $394,990

SALES CENTRE

950 Terry Fox Drive 613.790.2082

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN THE MATTAMY WAY At Mattamy Homes, we design homes that are thoughtfully planned to maximize the living space while bringing families closer together. From large breakfast bars where everyone can gather to eat, to Jack-and-Jill bathrooms to share, Mattamy is committed to thoughtful design in every room.

mattamyhomes.com Please visit mattamyhomes.com for Sales Centre hours

WESTWOOD A Modern New Community in Stittsville, Ottawa West

Designed, developed, and managed by Ottawa’s most trusted builders, Westwood is adjacent to Ottawa’s newest park Shea Road Woods and only minutes away from the world’s longest recreational trail, The Great Trail. This beautiful community of singles, bungalows, and townhomes has vibrant community centres, new schools, and an abundance of shopping only moments away.

Visit Sales Centre today!

Up to $10,000 Design Centre Bonus. See sales representative for details.

1 Robert Grant Avenue

613-617-0001

Monday - Wednesday: 1 - 8 pm Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 5 pm

westwood@claridgehomes.com

NEW ZEN URBAN FLATS Just Released

FEATURES • New Contemporary Elevation • Quartz countertops in kitchen • 9-feet ceilings • LED pot lights throughout • Microwave hood fan combo • Ceramic tile floor in kitchen • Ceramic tile floor in all bathrooms • 4 stainless-steel kitchen appliances • Washer and dryer

Pre-Construction Bonus!

Quartz countertops in kitchen. Limited time only.

779 Fiddlehead Street

613-425-1332

Monday - Wednesday: 1 - 8 pm Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 5 pm

sundance@claridgehomes.com

claridgehomes.com Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

OCT 13 - 27, 2018 | VOLUME 18 ISSUE 19

CONTENTS

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Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung EDITOR

Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

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Mattamy Homes

Three new ways to enjoy life in a Mattamy community

SPOTLIGHT ON CONDOS Your guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

ADVICE

C3 Home Smarts

Downsizing to a smaller space can be rewarding

BY MARNIE BENNETT

26 Legally Speaking

What you need to know about vacant possession

BY JACQUELINE MONETA & JAYSON SCHWARZ

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18 Tarion Report

Types of new homes not covered by a Tarion warranty

BY HOWARD BOGACH

INSPIRATIONS

C2 Design File

Need extra storage space?

Check out these solutions from designer Linda Mazur

20 Marketplace

Ramp up your home’s curb appeal with these eyecatching options

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EDITOR’S NOTE

LIVING SMALL IS THE NEXT BIG THING The real estate world and its industry experts have been bantering about new catch phrases lately – downsizing, right-sizing, smaller environmental footprint. For those not familiar with these terms, it refers to a modern way of living, where the new big thing, it seems, is really about being small, or rather, living in smaller spaces.

Many of us dream of owning large homes with spacious front and back yards, and that’s okay. But for various reasons, a growing number of people desire less square footage in which to live, heat, clean and maintain.

Admittedly, living in a smaller space may require some getting used to, from finding creative storage solutions to sourcing furniture that fits. Decluttering and eliminating articles in a big home that won’t fit into a smaller one can be challenging. But as Marnie Bennett writes in this issue of NextHome (pg. C3), downsizing to live in a smaller space can be a magical, cleansing experience with surprising, luxurious results and benefits.

If a smaller living space matches your lifestyle, now is a great time to find a new home that’s the right size for you.

MARLENE EISNER EMAIL: Marlene.Eisner@Nexthome.ca TWITTER: @MarleneEisner

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BUNGALOWS BUNGALOWS EMBRUN STITTSVILLE ININ EMBRUN && STITTSVILLE

BUNGALOWS STARTING FROM $379,900 BUNGALOWS STARTING FROM $379,900

Mobility and Friendly Bungalows Mobility and KidKid Friendly Bungalows Valecraft Homes offers quality-built, beautiful bungalow homes in Embrun and Stittsville.

Valecraft Homes offers quality-built, beautiful bungalow homes in Embrun and Stittsville.

Come visit collection of bungalows built with accessibility and comfort in mind, outfitted with latest Come visit ourour collection of bungalows built with accessibility and comfort in mind, outfitted with thethe latest modern finishes to your fit your taste.

Featuring brick and stone front exteriors, open spacious designs, modern finishes to fit taste.

Featuring fullfull brick and stone front exteriors, open spacious designs, built-in upgrades and more features square foot than most single-storey homes. built-in upgrades and more features perper square foot than most single-storey homes.

605 Bruxelle Embrun 605 Bruxelle St.,St., Embrun (613) 370-0288 (613) 370-0288

670 Parade Stittsville 670 Parade Dr.,Dr., Stittsville (613) 435-8141 (613) 435-8141

See sales consultant for details. Prices, terms and specifications are subject to change without notice. E & O.E. See sales consultant for details. Prices, terms and specifications are subject to change without notice. E & O.E.

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CONDOS

Thinking vertically is a design must when it comes to small-space living. Celebrity interior designer Linda Mazur provides easy storage solutions that won’t compromise your design aesthetic

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CONVERTIBLE FURNITURE The original Murphy Bed has inspired thousands of new, convertible furniture items that can be tucked away or collapsed when not in use for extra space. Try finding a table that flips up against the wall, featuring a pegboard underneath to keep yourself organized.

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UNUSED SPACE Your footprint might be small, but there are quite a few places in apartments and condos that go unused, including doors. Adding a shelf above your door frame will create a sleek extra storage solution.

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USE THE CEILING Surface space may be lacking to display plants, collectibles and books, especially if you have no room for even a side table. Why not use the ceiling?

Suspend shelving or modern macramé baskets for a bohemian storage solution that keeps your floor space clear and clutter free.

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Medan Premium Murphy Bed. $4,320. wayfair.ca

DUAL-PURPOSE Force your wall furniture into double-duty with hidden storage compartments that still look trendy. Instead of wasting the wall behind your bed with a headboard, try replacing it with a bookshelf – and voilà, talk about using your head!

CREATE A LOFT When in doubt, make a new floor. Build a platform for your bed to create usable space underneath. Add a built-in desk below with extra drawers, create a cosy TV nook with space for blankets or turn the stairs leading up to your new ‘bedroom’ into an extra bookshelf.

Known for creating innovative, stylish interiors and full-scale design builds, Linda Mazur Design Group is a multi-discipline design firm with more than 15 years of experience in both residential and commercial design. lindamazurdesign.com

ADVICE | HOME SMARTS

THE DOWNSIZERS MAKING THE MOST OF SMALLER SPACES

MARNIE BENNETT

things, I strongly recommend hiring a personal organizer. These professionals are whizzes at simplifying your life.

And then, surrounded only by things you truly love, you can happily welcome the next chapter in your life!

To receive a FREE copy of a new special report titled “Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy,” email sales@bennettpros.com Marnie Bennett is a Broker and CEO of Bennett Property Shop Realty, a full premium service real estate brokerage specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate. Marnie is the host of the weekly radio show “The Bennett Real Estate and Wealth Show” every Saturday at 1 p.m. on 580 CFRA. bennettpros.com

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CONDOS

slender lines, whether traditional or modern in design. Some furniture lines are designed specifically with smaller spaces in mind; seek these out.

For many downsizers, storage presents the biggest challenge.

Investing in closet organizers, beds with built-in drawers and pieces such as storage ottomans can make a big difference. One tremendous benefit of purchasing a new home is that you’re usually presented with various storage options. If you feel daunted by limited kitchen and bathroom space, select extra-tall kitchen cabinets and vanities rather than pedestal sinks.

Finally, I can’t stress enough how important it is to unload your excess possessions before you move. Difficult as it is, you must be merciless. If you haven’t used something in the last year, it should be donated to your local thrift store, or sold. For those who have difficulty parting with

SPOTLIGHT ON

A spacious two-storey on an ample lot: It’s what many of us aspire to. But a sprawling estate home isn’t for everyone. Many of my returning clients have found that once the children have grown up and moved away, the family home is far too large for their needs. A few have found themselves obliged to move due to a change in financial circumstances. And a small but growing group are interested in decreasing their ecological footprint; they want to live within walking distance of work and amenities, in a smaller home that requires less energy to run.

Now, smaller doesn’t necessarily translate to more modest. I’ve seen jewel box condominiums that are incredibly luxurious and inviting, in part because of an intelligent use of space. During my years in the business, I’ve seen thousands of home interiors, exquisite and otherwise. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. And when I’m working with clients who are clearly nervous about moving to a smaller home, I like to pass along what I’ve learned.

The most frequent mistake I’ve seen stems from downsizers’ reluctance to part with their large-scale furniture. Even the most expensive and beautiful chesterfield will look awkward if it dwarfs the rest of the room.

As a rule, smaller rooms are complemented by furniture with

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of impeccably designed suites Find your new home in the heart of Little Italy where stunning views of Dow’s Lake are available from $336,000.

www.claridgeicon.com 485 Preston Street, Ottawa 613.695.1441

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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ONLY 3 UNITS LEFT! Parking included in all remaining units.

First master-planned community in Ottawa to be recognized under Canada Green Building Council’s LEED® Program.

101-300 Lett Street, Ottawa. 613.232.2049

ONLY 3 UNITS LEFT! Award-winning development: Ottawa Urban Design Awards.

56 Nepean Street, Ottawa. 613.234.1780

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COVER STORY MATTAMY COMMUNITIES

Three new ways to enjoy life in a

MATTAMY COMMUNITY

September was a very busy time for Mattamy in Ottawa as it opened three new communities featuring a wide selection of brand new designs. You’ll find that Abbottsville Crossing in Kanata, Half Moon Bay West in Barrhaven and Blackstone South in Kanata offer the kind of features that make every Mattamy community a pleasant place to be.

No matter where you’d like to live, you’ll find a well-planned Mattamy neighbourhood offering a variety of townhomes and detached designs.

ABBOTTSVILLE CROSSING: TRUE VALUE AND STYLISH LIVING.

Mattamy has been part of Kanata for a very long time. In fact, its very first Ottawa community was Fairwinds. And now, with Abbottsville Crossing, you will find true, new-home value in a range of smartly designed two-storey towns plus 30’- 36’- and 43’-detached homes.

This is a community that offers a distinctive look on the streets with a range of Victorian, Craftsman, Georgian and Transitional designs. The 24 NextHome.ca

community is located right beside the Trans Canada Trail, which is world famous for its natural beauty.

The homes here offer front porches for neighbourly interaction, fewer homes per street, charming parks and hiking/ biking trails that make this a very friendly place to live. There are many recreational facilities nearby.

At the top of the neighbourhood, you can hike along the Carp River as it passes by on its way to joining the mighty Ottawa River. Eleven

nearby schools include public and Catholic from elementary to secondary. The 417 offers easy city access.

Pricing in Abbottsville Crossing ranges from $373,990 to $597,990.

HALF MOON BAY WEST GIVES YOU MORE REASONS TO LOVE BARRHAVEN.

Half Moon Bay in Barrhaven is a favourite for families who want smart design, various styles and a host of wonderful community features. It has an enviable reputation for offering the very best for family living in Ottawa. Now Mattamy introduces Half Moon Bay West, a further exploration of master planning and creative living.

The natural topography of Half Moon Bay West is something that Mattamy wanted to include in the community. This is a place where the Jock River curves and widens so the heart of the bay is where Mattamy set Half Moon Bay West.

Mattamy then proceeded to create a space of walking trails, biking paths, parks and recreational facilities for the enjoyment of all who live there. Step out your front door and step into nature.

Half Moon Bay West features

contemporary highly affordable stacked townhomes along with two-storey towns plus a collection of 30’- 36’- and 43’-detached homes with distinctive exterior styling from Victorian to Georgian.

Mattamy will be releasing a new selection of Village Homes in the near future. Each street in Half Moon Bay West has its own look and feel and benefits from one of Mattamy’s signature architectural features – front porches.

Homes here are priced from $239,990 to $607,990.

A FULL RANGE OF DISTINCTIVE TOWNS & DETACHED HOMES IN BLACKSTONE SOUTH.

Mattamy’s newest addition to the Kanata collection of neighbourhoods is Blackstone South.

This is a continuation of Blackstone, which has earned much praise for its highly desirable home and community designs.

Not only will you find the community landscape a step above most other Ottawa neighbourhoods, you’ll also find new-home designs never before offered. From well-appointed townhomes to highly sought after detached designs, all homes can be found in a variety of exterior

architectural styles, giving each street its own unique look. Lots of space to roam, stroll and gather are part of the special environment of Blackstone South.

There’s a gentle touch of nature right outside your front door and boundaries do not involve traffic and congestion, but rather curved streets to slow traffic.

Pricing in Blackstone South range from $284,990 to $508,990.

Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with a 40-year history of operations and more than 90,000 homes built across the United States and Canada.

Every year, Mattamy helps 7,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In the United States, the company is represented in 10 markets – Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Phoenix, Tucson, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Naples and Southeast Florida – and in Canada, those communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area, as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.

The company recently earned Builder of the Year from BILD, an unprecedented eighth win of this prestigious award.

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ADVICE | TARION REPORT

TYPES OF HOMES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE

HOWARD BOGACH

Whenever I write about the Ontario new-home warranty program, I make the observation that almost every new home and condominium is covered under the seven-year, $300,000 warranty.

However, there are exceptions to warranty coverage, and I thought it would be useful to remind potential new-home buyers about homes that are not covered.

Perhaps the category of new homes we get the most questions about are owner-built homes.

A home is considered ownerbuilt if the owners build the home themselves on land they own, and then occupy it.

It can also be considered an owner-built home if the owners hire someone else to build the structure, but exercise “significant control” over the construction of the home and then move in after it is built.

Significant control includes: Selecting, contracting directly with or terminating contracts with subcontractors, trades and suppliers; reviewing, revising, approving, supervising or directing work; and/or supplying materials.

Whether the control exercised by the owner is significant depends on the nature, value and quantity of the work or materials controlled or contributed by the owner.

There is a simple reason why owner-built homes are not covered by the statutory warranties: The vendor of the home (as defined 26 NextHome.ca

in legislation) is responsible for providing the warranty, and in the case of owner-built homes, there is no vendor.

There are other types of homes and condos that are exempt from coverage, too.

If an existing residential home has been renovated – for example, a new addition was constructed – the home is still not considered new and would not be eligible for statutory warranty coverage.

Homes – even newly built ones – that have been previously occupied by the seller or the builder or rented by other persons before being sold to a purchaser, are not covered.

A new home built on a preexisting foundation will also be exempt if that pre-existing portion of the foundation exceeds 40 per cent of the footings of the new build.

Another category not covered by the warranty is the seasonal home. These are homes that don’t meet the year-round occupancy requirements of the Ontario

Building Code and are therefore not built for year-round occupancy.

While condominium projects converted from existing nonresidential buildings are now covered by the warranty (this coverage was added Jan. 1, 2018), buildings that were originally rental apartment buildings do not qualify for coverage.

It’s important to note that these warranty exemptions represent a small portion of newly built homes or condos on the market. But, if you have a question about whether a home you are considering buying is covered under warranty, give Tarion a call for help.

Howard Bogach is president and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp For more information, visit tarion.com or find on Facebook at facebook.com/ TarionWarrantyCorp.

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B O U T I Q U E C O N D O M I N I U M S BY T H E R I V E R .

GRAND OPENING

THIS WEEKEND Welcome to The River Terraces II. A boutique condominium nestled between the Rideau River and Rideau Canal in the award-winning community of Greystone Village. Modern designs, spectacular views and elegant finishes. Walking and biking trails at your doorstep.

Arts, culture, shopping, dining and easy access to downtown.

VISIT THE PRESENTATION CENTRE TODAY! 175A Main Street Ottawa, ON K1S 1C3

Starting from the mid $200’s Suites from 300 to 2000 sq. ft.

Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Renderings are artist’s concept. E. & O.E.

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CURB APPEAL Kick up your curb-side look with accessories tailored to your personal style

by SARA DUCK

Sebastien outdoor wall sconce in black. $52. rona.ca

Vertical lockable mailbox with newspaper holder in black stainless steel

by Amoylimai. $176. amazon.ca

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Andromeda Standard jamb finished prehung front entry door by CBW Windows and Doors. $9,500. wayfair.ca

Madison planter in charcoal by Algreen Products. $119. homedepot.ca

Vinstrup door mat in black and gray. $4. ikea.ca

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Floating-mount house number in black by Distinctions by Hillman. $11. amazon.ca

Fibreglass oak stained three-panel door. $2,080. wayfair.ca

Newbury outdoor wallmount lantern. $71. rona.ca

CLASSIC 21-inch estate classic urn by Hampton Bay. $50. homedepot.ca

Lynderup door mat in multicolour. $15. ikea.ca

Address plate in black and stainless steel. $30. rona.ca

Postino wall-mounted mailbox in black by Umbra. $70. amazon.ca

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HOT PROPERTIES

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME This page features the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Eastern Ontario area.

MILLER’S CROSSING BY CARDEL HOMES

ABBOTTSVILLE CROSSING

CALLAHAN ESTATES

FELTON COURT

By: Mattamy City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.790.2082 mattamyhomes.com

By: Campanale Homes City: Arnprior Housing type: Singles, townhomes, Contact: 613.622.0033 campanale.com

By: Phoenix Homes City: Barrhaven Housing type: Townhomes Contact: phoenixhomes.ca

CARLETON CROSSING

By: Caivan Communities City: Richmond Village Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

AVALON ENCORE

FOX RUN

By: Minto City: Orleans Housing type: Singles, townhomes, condominiums Contact: 613.834.6400 mintoavalon.com

By: Brigil City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.257.4079 brigil.com

AVIATION PRIVATE

CREEKSIDE

By: Valecraft Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Terrace Home Contact: 613.680.4771 valecraft.com

By: Cardel Homes City: Richmond Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.854.3424 cardelhomes.com

BLACKSTONE

DIAMONDVIEW

By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles and Towns Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com

By: Phoenix Homes City: Carp Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

GREYSTONE By: eQ Homes City: Old Ottawa East Housing type: Singles, Condo, Townhomes Contact: 613.569.3043 greystonevillage.ca

HARMONY

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By: Minto City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes, condominiums Contact: 613.789.7977 mintoharmony.com

MILLER’S CROSSING BY CARDEL HOMES

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RATHWELL LANDING

By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.695.1441 claridgeicon.com

By: Valecraft Homes City: Stittsville Housing type: Bungalows, townhomes Contact: 613.435.8141 valecraft.com

MAHOGANY

STONE & SOUTH

By: Minto City: Manotick Housing type: Singles, Bungalow Towns Contact: 613.788.2776 mintomahogany.com

By: Caraco City: Gananoque Housing type: Condominiums Contact: stoneandsouthcondos.ca

MILLER’S CROSSING By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.253.1959 cardelhomes.com

MONOCLE By: Ashcroft Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: monoclewestboro.com

ON HALF MOON BAY By: Mattamy City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.825.7932 mattamyhomes.com

ORLÉANS VILLAGE By: Caivan Communities City: Orléans Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

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STIRLING PARK By: Claridge Homes City: Nepean Housing type: Condominiums Contact: claridgestirlingpark.com

SUMMERHILL VILLAGE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Condominiums Contact: claridgehomes.com

SUNDANCE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.425.1332 claridgehomes.com

THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS By: Richcraft City: Centretown Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

THE CORNERS ON MAIN By: Domicile City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.806.6246 cornersonmain.ca

THE STATION By: Campanale City: Barrhaven Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.440.3750 campanale.com/station

WATERRIDGE VILLAGE By: Mattamy City: Rockcliffe Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.421.7127 mattamyhomes.com

TALL SHIPS LANDING By: The Fuller Group City: Brockville Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.498.7245 tallshipslanding@fuller.ca tallshipslanding.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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WEST Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

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Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

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Hunt Club

Claridge Homes

Hunt Club Flats

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood Trails

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Kanata

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From $390's

12, 13

From $259's

15

From $400's

12, 13

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From $348,900

6, 7

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From $426,900

6, 7

Miller's Crossing

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From $310's

Phoenix Homes

Fernbank

•

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Terra Flats

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

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Kanata

Metric Homes

Fox Run

Kanata

Metric Homes

Richomond

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11

From $390's

12, 13

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From $200's

12, 13

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11

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From Low $500’s

IBC

Trailview

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From Low $400’s

IBC

Cardel Homes

Creekside

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From $500's

11

Barrhaven

Minto

Riversbend

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2, 3

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Felton Court

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From $270's

12, 13

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Strandherd Meadows

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Inquire

12, 13

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

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Inquire

14

Greely

Phoenix Homes

Shadow Ridge

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From $300's

12, 13

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Summerhill Village

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From $377,900

6, 7

Ottawa South

Phoenix Homes

Pathways

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From $400's

12, 13

Findlay Creek

Claridge Homes

Sundance

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From $557,900

6, 7

Navan

Claridge Homes

Spring Valley Trails

From $482,800

6, 7

Clarence-Rockland

EQ Homes

Clarence Crosing

From $200's

19

Ottawa East

EQ Homes

Greystone Village

Orléans

Phoenix Homes

Halo Flats

Ottawa East

Caivan

Barhaven Conservancy

Ottawa East

Claridge Homes

Wateridge Village

SOUTH

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EAST

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19

From $200's

12, 13

From High 400's

9

From $613,400

6, 7

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NORTH Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

Nepean

Mattamy Homes

Abbottsville Crossing

Nepean

Mattamy Homes

Brockville

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From $360's

15

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From $373,990

4, 5

On Half Moon Bay

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From $234,990

BC

The Fuller Group

Tall Ships Landing

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Inquire

C6

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Icon

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From $336,000

C4, C5

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Tribeca

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From $465,000

C4, C5

Downtown

Domicle

The Corners on Main

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Inquire

C7

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

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From $200,000

C8

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine Du Vieux-Port

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From $260's

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Horizon

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Inquire

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Jardins McConnell

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Inquire

15

Orléans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

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From $199's

15

Ottawa Central

Brigil

Kanata Lakes

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Inquire

15

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Claridge Plaza

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From $319,000

C4, C5

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

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From $585,000

C4, C5

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Waterstreet

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From $339,000

C4, C5

Ottawa East

Minto

Harmony

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From $245,900

2,3

West Nepean

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

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From $289,000

C4, C5

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

VACANT POSSESSION

by JACQUELINE MONETA JD WITH ASSISTANCE FROM JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM

JAYSON SCHWARZ

If you’ve ever bought, sold or rented a property, you’re probably familiar with the term vacant possession.

Giving vacant possession refers to a legal obligation to ensure that a property is in a state fit to be occupied at a given point in time.

WHEN DOES VACANT POSSESSION HAVE TO BE GIVEN?

It’s common to see vacant possession as an express term in Agreements of Purchase and Sale or a lease. But vacant possession usually has to be given in the following circumstances: • When property is sold • When a lease is granted • When a tenant vacates at the end of the term However, the Ontario Superior Court has held that in the absence of an agreement as to a specific time of day on which vacant possession must be delivered, a seller can deliver vacant possession at any time before the day expires.

Therefore, it’s important to be specific if you want to ensure that the property is vacant before midnight on the agreed day.

WHAT DOES VACANT POSSESSION MEAN?

It seems natural to think that a property will be delivered with vacant possession if all of the occupants have left, but chattels, or movable objects, must also be emptied. However, depending on the 34 NextHome.ca

circumstances, vacant possession may still be given even if these requirements are not wholly met.

The test the courts apply is whether the chattels left behind substantially interfere with or prevent the enjoyment of the right of possession for a substantial part of the property. The court is clear that not any impediment will do. It must be one that substantially prevents or interferes with the enjoyment of the right of possession of a substantial part of the property.

Given the subjective nature of this test, it’s important to keep in mind that each case will turn on its own set of unique facts. In one Ontario Superior Court case, the court held that a Quonset hut, which remained on the land after the closing date, did not impede the delivery of vacant possession.

In that case, the plaintiff was willing to accept the property with the hut remaining. However, the court conceded that even if the hut should have been removed, the purchaser would only be entitled to the cost of removing the hut as an abatement of the purchase price and nothing more.

In a subsequent case, however, the court found that failing to remove equipment was a failure to provide vacant possession as required in the lease. The effect of this failure was to prevent the tenant from being able to carry on their business. In that case, the tenant was entitled to damages.

WHAT HAPPENS IF VACANT POSSESSION IS NOT GIVEN?

Where vacant possession is being

given on the sale of property, a buyer has several options.

A buyer can apply for specific performance, where the courts will enforce the contract, in addition to damages for any losses suffered. The contract may also be rescinded. But if the parties are willing to negotiate, they may be able to agree on an abatement of rent/the purchase price or a different closing date. Courts act more favourably toward sellers who have made attempts to deliver vacant possession, rather than those who make no effort to honour the terms of the contract.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ME?

Vacant possession is extremely important. Let’s look at some examples. You are closing your new resale home and the vendor has left a broken-down truck in the garage and all of his old furniture in house. The tenant of the vendor is still living in the basement. This is an example of a situation where you could apply to the courts to enforce your rights to specific performance.

Every situation is unique and requires a holistic overview of what is involved, and then the application of both common sense and the law. This is the time your lawyer becomes very important.

Email us at info@schwarzlaw. ca and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

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3454 Greenbank Rd. 613.825.7932

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THOUGHTFUL DESIGN THE MATTAMY WAY At Mattamy Homes, we design homes that are thoughtfully planned to maximize the living space while bringing families closer together. From large breakfast bars where everyone can gather to eat, to Jack-and-Jill bathrooms to share, Mattamy is committed to thoughtful design in every room.

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