I can't find my survey bars, even though they are shown on the survey I got from the builder. Where are they?

Should I get a survey before I build a fence? Should it be built on the line or entirely on my property?

What is a Tertiary septic system?

What is a Stormwater Management Plan and why do I need one?

I want to sever off part of my property. What do I do?

What is a Surveyor's Real Property Report?

Where can I build
my shed or deck?


What is zoning and how
does it affect me?


I just received a copy of a survey of a neighboring property with a Notice of First Application to Land Titles. What does this mean?

I just came home and found a survey stake in my back yard, several feet from the corner.
Why is it there?


I live in a Condominium Unit and would like to renovate the interior. What restrictions could I encounter?

Surveyors were trespassing in my back yard digging around my fence. Should I call the police?

My tax bill says my property has 50 feet of frontage, but my survey shows considerably less.
Who stole part of my property?


My neighbour's survey is wrong, and I'm being told to move my fence. What can I do?

Part of my property turns into a stream whenever it rains. What can I do about this?


My neighbour built a shed and now when it rains my back yard floods. What can I do?

FAQs

FAQs

I get big puddles in my yard when it rains. Should the builder fix this?
Subdivisions built during the last several years have detailed drainage plans designed as part of the approval process. These plans control how rainfall is dealt with during heavy rains. Part of the design of some lots may include "Soakaway pits" or "French Drains" which trap a portion of the runoff and allow it to slowly drain down into the soil in order to help replenish the water table. However, it may be possible that the puddles are not intended as part of the grading design for your property. To find this out, check with your municipality to see if your property has passed the final grading inspection. If it has passed, then it means that the lot grading is in general compliance with the designed grading for your property and the subdivision it is a part of.