What are my Options if I Discover Water Leaks in a House I just purchased in Nova Scotia?

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What are my Options if I Discover Water Leaks in a House I just purchased in Nova Scotia?

Real Estate law in Nova Scotia is grounded in the very old legal concept, ‘caveat emptor’, which is ‘Buyer Beware’. The idea being, no one is forcing you to buy the property, so before you sign on the (digital) line, the onus is on you to ensure you really want what they are selling. That’s why you have the option to ask for permission to do a thorough home inspection and have a Property Disclosure Statement produced.

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How Do I Protect Myself from ‘Invisible Issues’ when Buying a Property in Nova Scotia?

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How Do I Protect Myself from ‘Invisible Issues’ when Buying a Property in Nova Scotia?

Real Estate law in Nova Scotia is grounded in the very old legal concept, ‘caveat emptor’, which is ‘Buyer Beware’. The idea being, no one is forcing you to buy the property, so before you sign on the (digital) line, the onus is on you to ensure you really want what they are selling.

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When Can I Sue In Small Claims Court in Nova Scotia?

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When Can I Sue In Small Claims Court in Nova Scotia?

If you are having an issue and you would like to go to court but the idea of an expensive legal battle that drags out for years is not something you are interested in you might want to consider Small Claims Court in Nova Scotia. Small Claims Court is designed for matters that are for smaller amounts of money and can be decided without years worth of evidence. However, there are limits to the matters you can take to Small Claims Court.

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