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My neighbour is dumping garbage on our side of the fence. Do I have to pay to get rid of it?

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Our shared fence is falling apart. My neighbour wants to upgrade it. Do I have to pay for any of this?

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Home & Neighbours

What happens when a beneficiary dies before the will-maker?

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Wills & Estates

How do I find out if I'm a beneficiary of a will in British Columbia?

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Wills & Estates

What can I do if I don’t like how the executor is managing the estate?

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Can my employer avoid paying me my wages due to the coronavirus pandemic?

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If I were to build a fence six inches into my property, can my neighbour now use the six inches on the other side of my fence for their yard?

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Home & Neighbours

Is there a rule about how close a fence can be to a neighbour’s house?

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Home & Neighbours

Our fence on the property line has been damaged by our neighbour. Are they responsible for the damages?

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Home & Neighbours

My neighbour wants to build a retaining wall between our properties. They won’t get more than one (expensive) quote. What are my rights?

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Home & Neighbours

Can I visit a friend right now? Neither of us are sick.

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I live with roommates. One of them wants me out. Can I get evicted right now?

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Can I be evicted if I become sick with COVID-19?

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What's the difference between a temporary layoff and being terminated?

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As a temporary worker, can I qualify for the emergency benefits for workers?

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As an on-call worker who doesn't qualify for EI, what supports can I get?

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If I get a huge cut in hours, am I allowed to ask my employer to lay me off?

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How would severance pay work if my temporary layoff due to shortage of work during the time of coronavirus becomes a permanent lay off?

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Can my employer change the nature of my work during the coronavirus pandemic?

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What are my rights if I get laid off during the coronavirus pandemic for not working, even if I have a doctor's note?

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