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Property duty of care

Property duty of care

Q:  If neighbours get to their dock through our property are we responsible if they get hurt on the land? Can they gain any legal rights to this passage if they keep using it?
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Tresspassing on lake bed

Q:  If people are parking their boats and lawn chairs in the water in front of our private beach, can they be told to move?
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Dock permit

Dock permit

Q:  Do I require a permit and an inspection in order to replace my dock?
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Outhouse placement

Outhouse placement

Q:  Are there laws about outhouse placement?
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Fertilizing near a well

Fertilizing near a well

Q:  Can neighbours be told to stop fertilizing their lawn near a well?
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Removing wildlife

Removing wildlife

Q:  When dogs confront wildlife at the cottage what should be done? Can animals wandering the property be trapped and removed?
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Pet caught in trapline

Pet caught in trapline

Q:  What can be done if a pet gets caught in a trapline? Where are these traplines found?
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Anchored dock winter resistance

Can an anchored dock be left in the water over the winter?

Q:  Can an anchored dock be left in the water over the winter or will the ice destroy the chains?
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Fishing hut permits

Fishing hut permits

Q:  Do you need to get a permit to build a fishing hut on the ice in winter?
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Heated waterline maintenance

Heated waterline maintenance

Q:  When should a heated waterline be turned on in the fall and off in the spring?
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