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I have been appointed under a Power of Attorney; what are the rules?
The Powers of Attorney Act was amended in April of 2022, introducing new rules for Attorneys to follow when they
Welcome, Charlotte Edwards, as a Partner of Kennedy Schofield Lutz Lawyers Inc.
We are very pleased to announce that Charlotte Edwards joined the Partnership effective January 2024. Charlotte came to work at
By-Law R-400 – New Registration and Maintenance Requirements for Rental Properties
Did you know that the Halifax Regional Municipality recently enacted a new by-law impacting rental properties? On June 12, 2023,
By-Law M-200 – New Maintenance Requirements for Rental Properties
Did you know that the Halifax Regional Municipality recently enacted a new by-law impacting rental properties? By-Law M-200 outlines the
Airbnb Ban – Understanding the HRM’s New Land Use Restrictions
Did you know that the Government of Nova Scotia recently enacted new laws affecting short-term rental properties? On September 1,
Buying a House – Getting Started
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog finally retire from the Muppet Show and decide to purchase a small oceanfront home in Nova Scotia