Chapter 18
Federal Government |
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Indirect controls affecting provincial property (jurisdiction over airports + harbours) |
Provincial Government |
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Direct controls affecting property: ACLA, Health Act, Local Services Act |
Local Government |
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local improvement district, regional district boards, municipal councils |
Chapter 20
Electrical Base Board Heating (convection) |
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advantages: no heat ducts/pipe, no central furnace system, independently controlled units |
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disadvantages: lack of air filtration, baseboard occupies wall spacce |
Central Gas Fired Forced Hot Air |
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rapid response, air filtration, can add a/c, best for extreme outdoor temp. changes |
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requires ductwork under main floor |
Central Gas Fired Forced Hot Water with Room Baseboard Units (convection) |
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steady consistent heat, fully automated, clean temperature, convection |
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occupies wall space, slow response, freeze if not used |
Wood Fired Space Heater |
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reduces heating expense, provides comfortable heat (radiant and convection) |
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only heats one room, fuel storage required, smoke/ash/dust, fire risk |
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Chapter 18: Zoning
Zoning Bylaws Include |
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official map (zone locations) |
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sections listing definitions used in bylaw, administrative sections dealing with rezoning |
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Outlines of regulations for each district |
Rezoning |
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applicant proves ownership, staff review/informal commentary, first reading or two by board members/council, public hearing. |
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after hearing: majority council vote to pass |
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if board agrees: require applicant to meet requirements, fourth reading. |
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Changes may be withheld for up to 90 days b/c of upcoming bylaw change. Sue for lost wages may apply |
Non Conforming Use: not allowed under current zoning, existed before current restrictions |
Permits: local government provides: |
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development permit (change the bylaw) |
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development variance (change specific lot) |
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temporary commercial/industrial permit |
Subdivision: set out by Land Title Act and Local Government Act |
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Approved through an officer/clerk. |
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Local Government Act: subdivision may regulate size, shape, dimensions of parcels of land and location, width, alignment and grade of highways |
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LGA: may also prescribe improvements for roads, sewers/water lines. |
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Chapter 19
statutes --> legislation |
Net Taxable Value: the actual value of the real property, as determined by the assessor, less any applicable exemptions. This value, when multiplied by the tax rate, produces the amount of real p.tax payable |
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Real Property Taxes = Tax Rate x (Net Taxable Value)/1000 |
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Income Taxes = Tax Rate x Taxable Income |
Variable Tax Rate System: used by municipal councils where different rates may be applied to different classes of property within a particular municipality |
School Tax: (provincial p.tax) |
General Tax: set and collected by local municipal council |
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Hospital District Tax, Regional District Tax |
Chapter 20
Hard change: |
imperial -> metric |
Voltage: measure of electrical potential or pressure of current flow |
Amperage: measure of the rate of current flow or quantity of electricity per unit of time |
Wattage: measure of power consumption |
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Watts = Volts x Amps |
Chapter 21
Variation in Sale Prices: time, advertising, sales between related parties, financing, special purchasers |
Error in Appraisal: 5-10% depending on market circumstances |
Legal Appraisal Responsibilities: code of ethics different for different memberships - courts have final say |
Actions Available Against Appraiser: contract law (sue for breach of contract) |
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must prove contract was established, lost value, reasonably foreseeable to rely upon |
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Tort Law: sue for negligence, third party who could be foreseen to rely. |
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Appraiser can protect themselves by adding disclaimer (or use for specific purpose) |
Negligent Appraisal Compensation |
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1. negligently prepared - actual value |
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2. calculate amount of loss as result of reliance |
Expected Standard or Duty of Care for Appraisers |
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knowledgable, follow guidelines, reasonably relied upon |
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