Caroline Simard, Lawyer

260, Saint-Raymond blvd office 204A

Gatineau QC J9A 3G7

Advice

« »Most debts expire after 3 years, do not neglect the collection of your outstanding accounts.

- après 3 ans
« »Exposing a construction contract before the start of the work: an essential step for the registration of a lien.

- enregistrement d'hypothèque
« »Words fly away, writings remain, make sure to write down your contracts.

- contrats par écrit
« »Prevention is better than cure also applies in law, consult your lawyer before signing a contract to know your rights and obligations, afterwards may be too late.

- consulter votre avocat
« »Your land, your home but beware, you may not have the right to do whatever you want on your property.

- droit sur votre propriété
« »You received a formal notice? Consult your lawyer immediately.

- mise en demeure
« »You discover hidden defects in your new home, Before doing any work, it is important to consult your lawyer.

- vice cachés

Bulletin

I like my neighbour… a bit, a lot, not at all

Articles in this section are of general information and in every situation are subject to the application and interpretation of a law, rule or factual situation that may differ. Consult me for any specific question.

The law plans various obligations and duties to help maintain a harmonious relationship between neighbours. Although the law imposes you a certain degree of tolerance on your part, it is possible that the inconveniences due to the habits of your neighbour exceed a level of acceptable tolerance and disturb you.

These disorders can take many forms: disagreements related to trees, fences, noises, snow and animals are some frequent examples.

Whether you are a tenant or an owner, if you face a problem with a neighbour, it is important to know your rights and possible appeals. In certain cases, you are entitled to receive compensation and get the disorderly conduct to stop.

If your neighbour continues to disturb you after you have tried to get along, it would be wise to consult your lawyer rather than to apply the proverb: "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth", as the situation could only get worse from there.