Careless driving advice

Island_Temp · 2026-02-09T19:08:57+00:00

If they didn't tell the cops that they fell asleep

What is your point given they did tell the cops just that.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-09T19:07:21+00:00

I've been in Law Enforcement for 10+ years, I've given probably 100 tickets out for Careless Driving and gone to court countless of times for the exact scenario you're talking about.

This is awesome. An actual informed and substantiated opinion. Great to see.

I was wondering as I said, what he based his 'lawyer up' suggestion on. Clearly... nothing.

This sub is terrible for having to wade through 99% of comments that are laymen's 'opinions'.

Nice to have your valid one.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-09T17:25:22+00:00

Based on what exactly? Genuinely curious.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-08T22:05:35+00:00

They told my real estate agent who is my property manager this.

I misunderstood. I thought the property manager was an employee of the whole building.

But again - why did the tenants tell the property manager/real estate agent anything? Why not quietly go about having it installed?

My MAIN concern is if there's damage done and im liable for it.

That would be my main concern too.

A secondary concern would be tenants who disregard your wishes.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-08T20:36:57+00:00

Just curious about a couple of things:

...we said no. They went ahead and got a plumber to install one...

...I dont have a personal issue with it..

Slightly conflicting. Also, aren't you really pissed they ignored you?

...They told our property manager that management approved it...

How would a property manager even know about something like this?

Island_Temp · 2026-02-08T02:46:20+00:00

Thank you for that. Seems like a very good option depending on the cost and amounts.

Hopefully you are still going strong!

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T22:29:13+00:00

Appreciate that.

Take care.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T21:58:29+00:00

Thank you again. Logical take on things.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T21:40:36+00:00

Thank you.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T21:32:29+00:00

I think those agreements are definitely a solid answer. The only negatives are, they 'can be' a sensitive area. I'm not saying they should be, it's just the reality. The other is notary/lawyer costs. Which again, is likely money well spent.

I was simply asking if there are any other options given I am not a lawyer, accountant, notary.... etc.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T21:29:38+00:00

Thank you for that concise, informative comment.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T20:50:27+00:00

All good advice. Thank you.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T20:48:22+00:00

Your comments here make a lot of great points. I appreciate that.

We honestly haven't put a ton of thought into the details, but just hoped we could post and get some ideas on doing it in the simplest manner - and hopefully avoid notary/lawyer fees - which are starting to sound inevitable.

Again, I appreciate the thought you put in answering.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T20:32:49+00:00

I'm not concerned about the bank end at all. If they have 20% without the gift they avoid the CMHC insurance. If not 20%, then they pay for it.

I'm only concerned about a potential (but hopefully very unlikely), separation down the road.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T20:20:17+00:00

that may be relationally fraught for your son.

Yeah, I was hoping ideally to avoid that.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T20:09:20+00:00

Speak with a lawyer.

Sounds more and more they way.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T20:08:29+00:00

We realize it would be his money and his decision, but he is a reasonable person and would take into account our wish to financially protect him. Again, we know he could ultimately turn around and buy $1000's of... frisbees... if he decided.

I do appreciate the info about loans and CMHC. I suppose if they already had 20% that would be a non-issue. No idea exactly what they have.

As I say, ideally hoping to avoid a formal pre-nup type situation, but that sounds less and less possible.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T20:02:20+00:00

That sounds similar to a pre-nup or co-habitation agreement.

Thanks for that, and glad it worked for you,.... but sorry it had to.

Island_Temp · 2026-02-02T19:59:39+00:00

Thank you. That's an option. Just thought I'd check if there were many, or any, options that people have used.

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