Who pays if a tree falls?
Trees are a common cause of dispute among neighbours! Who has to cover the costs if a neighbour’s property is damaged? It all depends on the circumstances! Interested? Keep reading!
Articles by Marie-Josée Gauvin
What Do You Do About Latent Defects in Your Home?
Are you purchasing a new home? If you’re losing sleep worrying about the possibility of latent defects, here’s how to deal with the situation, if it arises!
Landscaping: How to avoid disputes with your neighbours
So you’ve decided to plant a hedge to define property lines? Thinking of installing a fence or planting a tree to gain more privacy in your yard? Despite your best intentions, this type of addition can easily turn into a fencing dispute. My Legal Access Insurance team has put together a few tips...
Hit-and-Run: What You Need to Know
According to statistics issued by Quebec’s ministère de la Sécurité publique, nearly 23,000 of some 40,000 driving offences reported in Quebec in 2015 were hit-and-runs. That’s surprising, because the consequences can be very serious for anyone who commits this type of offence. Chances are,...
Common-Law Partners: Tips for a Peaceful Separation
A separation is never something we look forward to going through. The experience can be even more stressful if children are involved or if the couple doesn't have a cohabitation contract.
9 Tips for Settling an Estate With No Will
Would you know what to do if a loved one died without leaving a will? Here are the steps to follow and advice from La Capitale's Legal Access Insurance team to help guide you through the process.
5 Reasons to Have Legal Access Insurance
Believe it or not, Legal Access Insurance is a coverage designed for everyone!! Why? Because even reasonable law‑abiding citizens can sometimes run into legal trouble.
