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In Ontario, when you own land, you generally own not only the surface—the land you see and build on—but also what’s beneath it (subsurface rights) and sometimes what’s above it (air rights). However, these rights can be separated and dealt with independently. The division of land into surface and subsurface rights plays a significant role […]

On May 11, 2022, the City of Ottawa established a Vacant Unit Tax (By-law No. 2022-135), a measure aimed at addressing housing affordability and promoting the efficient use of residential properties. If you own residential property in Ottawa, this tax may affect you. Each year, property owners are required to submit an annual property declaration […]