56 - Friday. January 22, 1999 —

North Shore News

Check insurance if you rent out a suite

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want to eliminate ay much possible
risk as possible. thus vou hire a
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process British Columbia that
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property thes see while other just
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vou are buying doused can but is net
sultant when buying a home.

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havc various dischiimers seriven inte
ther report thar absolves them of
any liabsitty OF Tes pons si any

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that the bridge desiga will actually
work.

So how do you tind a competent
property inspector? Twill detail ove
ways for vou to do just that in next
week's column plus the critical arcas
you need examined.

Alert: [you own a property
that vou are renting out thar does
not comply with current zoning
bylaws, take nore.

insurance companies will some-
times not allow for a claim if the
property has been used for an Legal
purpose. Having an in-law suite that
is non-conforming could place you
in insurance jeopardy, For example,
if you rented out a pan of your
home and that renrer through acci-

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destroved with noo insurance cover
age, due to policy ting peat, isa dri,
nightmare Pay sure sou do ner wish
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— Michael Dowsy is vice prea:
Special Proyeets of Century 21
Prinfential

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NEWS phote Brad Leawidge

NORTH Shore residents are taking advantege of our mild winter weekends, and spending them in the great outdoors. Grouse
Mountain is a popular spot, where skiing, boarding, snowshoeing and of, course, skating are favoured activities.

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ing in this 3 yr. old, 2 bdrm., 2 bath
home. Among the many extra features
laundry rm. full size washer/dryer,
exercise rm, & club rm.
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