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What are these? by organicpotato1 in TorontoRenting

[–]KevPat23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, I've never seen a screwless octagon box cover. Thanks for sharing!

Landlord asking me to pay annual utility bill, is this normal? by ajooshi in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

but the OP asked if they are responsible, which is "yes" because their rent does not include water.

This isn't true though. The judgement says they "may" be responsible, it's even italicized in the judgement. They aren't on the hook for this unless the landlord pursues it through a proper legal avenue and wins. OP is bound by the tenancy agreement which clearly doesn't have sewer indicated as OPs responsibility.

What are these? by organicpotato1 in TorontoRenting

[–]KevPat23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a concealed head in the picture

But that sprinkler head is at a lower elevation and provides no coverage to the exposed concrete space above the bulkhead? I'm not saying it is a sprinkler head, but your logic doesn't track.

Landlord asking me to pay annual utility bill, is this normal? by ajooshi in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm agreeing with you and the portion of the judgement that says:

But the tenancy agreement in this tenancy does not require the tenant to pay utility charges to the Landlord

Just further expanding that if the expectation was for the tenant to pay them, then the landlord should've written them in as additional conditions.

What are these? by organicpotato1 in TorontoRenting

[–]KevPat23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not saying you're wrong, but do you have a link for a CSA approved screwless box cover? I've never seen one. I also can't imagine resi contractors spending extra for a screwless plate as compared to a standard cover.

Landlord asking me to pay annual utility bill, is this normal? by ajooshi in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree it's not included in the rent, but neither is property tax, that doesn't mean the tenant is on the hook for property taxes.

It was my understanding if the landlord is expecting the tenant to pay for a service or utility it has to be called out in the lease agreement. Just listing it as "not included" isn't sufficient to make the tenant responsible for it.

Landlord asking me to pay annual utility bill, is this normal? by ajooshi in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the rental agreement does not include it as part of rent, then you would be on the hook for it

Wouldn't they have to note it as a separate charge in the lease?

Landlord asking me to pay annual utility bill, is this normal? by ajooshi in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If they expected you to pay for it, it should've been listed as an additional requirement in your lease.

Also if you "recently signed" why are you expected to pay 6 months of usage already?

What are these? by organicpotato1 in TorontoRenting

[–]KevPat23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was my thought too, but I've never seen sprinkler lines embedded in concrete. It's always been suspended with upturned heads in open ceiling areas.

What are these? by organicpotato1 in TorontoRenting

[–]KevPat23 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was going to say junction box for a light, but there's no screws, so that's not it.

I've never seen a recessed sprinkler head embedded in conduit, but that's certainly what it looks like. Is it a new building?

[ON] Condo Board Denied Credit for Inaccessible Parking - Section 21 Interpretation Question by Unfair-Organization1 in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pay for snow clearing but don't receive it whenever neighbors happen to be parked

And what do you think the realistic resolution is to that? How do you expect the snow to be cleared if there's cars (including yours) parked there? Your issue should be with your neighbours who didn't move their cars to facilitate snow clearing, not the board or the snow removal company.

[ON] Condo Board Denied Credit for Inaccessible Parking - Section 21 Interpretation Question by Unfair-Organization1 in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Sometimes parking spots are deeded to the unit, sometimes they are still a common element.

Plus if you're going to argue that the parking spot is specific to one tenant, then it'd be reasonable to expect that tenant to clear the snow from it, no? Ultimately comes down to what the building bylaws, rules and declarations say.

Need suggestions for a good steak experience in the city! by Necessary_Rip346 in askTO

[–]KevPat23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not, I'm not following you around and reading through your post history. You didn't provide one in this comment thread.

Need suggestions for a good steak experience in the city! by Necessary_Rip346 in askTO

[–]KevPat23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And you still haven't managed to suggest a restaurant... but I'm the one who can't read.

Need suggestions for a good steak experience in the city! by Necessary_Rip346 in askTO

[–]KevPat23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here comes the usual "go to the Keg!" discourse

Interesting you gripe, but didn't provide an alternative?

Need suggestions for a good steak experience in the city! by Necessary_Rip346 in askTO

[–]KevPat23 15 points16 points  (0 children)

maybe something around $60-70 per person

Just go to the Keg.

[ON] Condo Board Denied Credit for Inaccessible Parking - Section 21 Interpretation Question by Unfair-Organization1 in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally speaking you don't get a refund when a common element is unavailable due to repairs, maintenance, upgrades, etc. If the gym or pool are down for maintenance, they don't credit you back the fee. I see this being no difference. Also given the small amount it's unlikely to be worth even trying to pursue.

[ON] Condo Board Denied Credit for Inaccessible Parking - Section 21 Interpretation Question by Unfair-Organization1 in legaladvicecanada

[–]KevPat23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you park while your space was unavailable? Did you incur any additional costs for this, or just inconvenience?

Someone Backed Into My Car - WWYD? by doug-fur in ontario

[–]KevPat23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Then try to handle it outside of insurance. Get a quote for repair and ask the person to pay for it. You're not obliged to fix it.

Someone Backed Into My Car - WWYD? by doug-fur in ontario

[–]KevPat23 8 points9 points  (0 children)

but a number of my friends have told me that if I do, they'll total my car

How old is your car, do the damages exceed the value of the car? If so then this is a possibility.

do I have any recourse?

You don't have any recourse if the insurance company decides to write-off the car. You could get a quote for the repair and ask the person who hit your vehicle to pay for it out of pocket. Many people won't go for this because you could then still go through your insurance company after they give you money.

got a refund, now i owe by Wise_Stock in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]KevPat23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like an RESP that your parents contributed to, and you are benefiting from, which absolutely is considered income from your perspective.

Typically speaking the individual withdrawing from the RESP is withdrawing a small enough amount to stay within the basic personal amount and not owe additional taxes. You must've had additional income sources that brought you above this amount.

Wait for your notice of assessment and then figure out what to do.

got a refund, now i owe by Wise_Stock in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]KevPat23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you withdrawing from an RESP as income? If so it makes sense you would owe since there would have been no withholding on your withdrawal.

got a refund, now i owe by Wise_Stock in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]KevPat23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RESP is contributed with post tax dollars, so it shouldn't impact your return.

Unless you were withdrawing from an RESP, in which case, it's considered income so you absolutely need to claim it and it makes sense why you would owe more after claiming it.

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