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JoeCabin
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# Posted: 26 Oct 2018 12:12
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My mom and dad built a cottage in the 60's on Lac BoisFrancs, and i loved it. I went there all summer, even after i was married, i would go as often as i could. Unfortunately, the cottage burnt down somehow, and was not rebuilt.
Now my dad has Offered me the land and i want to know if we are allowed to rebuild a cottage on it. The lot is approximately 60 by 200, with 60 foot lake frontage. The cottage burned down about 20 years ago.
Can i still build a cottage there? Does the land have to stay in my dads name till its built, and then transferred to me?
Thanks for any info,
Joe
PS the lake is in Vals Des Monts near St Pierre De Wakefield, Que.
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Borrego
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# Posted: 26 Oct 2018 16:32
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I don't know for sure because I am in the States, but it would seem that you absolutely could rebuild.
Now, you might have to get permits, drawing, engineering etc, or not, depending on how remote (away from prying eyes) the property is.....but why wouldn't you be able to build something?
I've read on the forum that CA is very socialist/restrictive but it's still a free country right...?
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ICC
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# Posted: 26 Oct 2018 18:26 - Edited by: ICC
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Subject to whatever the present day rules on new construction, yes. Rules for renovating an existing structure might be different. But your original building is gone, so whatever you do is treated as akll new. At least that is how it was everywhere I've been involved in construction. PQ does have some different laws though. Best to ask the local officials. They set the rules.
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JoeCabin
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# Posted: 31 Oct 2018 18:10
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Thanks all, i will try contacting them
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beachman
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# Posted: 1 Nov 2018 09:22
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What is the land worth - in a fair sale to an outsider? Your dad could have a tax bill for the gift to you. If he tries to transfer at less than fair value and the CRA finds out, he gets tagged with the tax at their determined value and you get the lower value as your base. Make sure he declares the transfer on his return. Good luck!
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