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What is a Compliance Certificate? The Zoning Bylaw enacted by the City of Edmonton has a number of property regulations that require compliance in order to have a property in good legal standing with the municipality. There are numerous rules for residential properties including maximum height of structures, minimum setback from property lines, minimum spacing […]

Introduction Purchasers in real estate transactions typically use loans known as mortgages to buy their home, agreeing to pay this loan back over time by making regular payments to their lender. The property itself that they are purchasing acts as collateral to secure this loan. If the purchaser fails to make the payments, the lender […]

Overview:  A share is a form a property representing an ownership interest in a corporation. A share can come with any or all of the following rights, among others: A right to attend shareholder meetings and vote on matters affecting the business of a corporation, primarily the election of directors; A right to receive dividends […]

Power of Attorney:  A power of attorney is a written document which grants someone power or authority in order to deal with both financial and estate matters.  In essence , it allows someone other than you, to act within the same authority as you, in order to execute or look after both your financial and estate […]

Congratulations! You have taken the leap to start your own business. This can be a challenging but rewarding time. Forum Law has business law expertise to help you through the legal requirements to make sure your business can be compliant and profitable. I found the perfect place to start my new business, what next? Before […]