Court Rules in Favor Of Lawsuit For Breach of Contract on Home Sale
Susan Aldred of West Vancouver sold her home with the intent of using the money from that sale to finance a new home purchase. All would have been well if the intended buyer, Christopher Gulston, who signed a contract, would not have backed out. This after Gulston asked and received two extensions on finalizing the deal with the last giving a closing date of August 30th, far beyond the original April 22nd date. It was also after Aldred paid to have an old oil tank found underground removed and the soil decontaminated, at a cost of $200,000.
Gulston, after the oil tank incident, offered to buy her first home for a half million less than the agreed upon price. Saying no to this proposal, Aldred found herself in the position of owning two houses, which was beyond her financial means. She eventually sold the home to someone else, but remained deeply in debt, having to rent out rooms in her home to get buy. Her credit also took a hit.
Aldred took Gulston to court for breach of promise. This past August, Christopher Gulston was ordered by BC Supreme Court Judge Linda Loo to pay $614,000 to Aldred for breaking the agreement. Aldred also received a settlement from the people who owned her original property. They advised that the oil tank had already been removed when they sold the home, which was not true.
Metro Vancouver Taking Second Look At Water Plans
The Capilano and Seymour watersheds are two of Metro Vancouver's largest sources of drinking water. Even thought a new water plan has been approved for the area, these two sources will not be affected. At one time there was a plan to enlarge the Seymour dam, but instead there will be more emphasis on conserving the supply that is already on hand. Additional water would be taken from the Coquitlam watershed if necessary.
The Seymour dam idea had environmental and cost issues. The revamp would have entailed raising the entire structure, an expensive endeavor. Metro Vancouver will have to find ways to get water from Coquitlam, which is mostly owned by BC Hydro. That may entail paying for additional water taken from that area.
To keep costs down, and to keep from tapping that Coquitlam source more than necessary, Metro will be reminding all those in the district about conserving water. Water costs more to provide during the summer season, and so far most municipalities are refraining from passing that increase on to its consumers. Luckily water is inexpensive throughout the region.
But that low cost may lull some into a lackadaisical attitude about water consumption and the need to conserve. Studies are underway to understand what would happen in the event of a drought or other environmental issue. Also in the works is a joint use water plan with the North Shore, due out during the first part of 2012.
Gulston, after the oil tank incident, offered to buy her first home for a half million less than the agreed upon price. Saying no to this proposal, Aldred found herself in the position of owning two houses, which was beyond her financial means. She eventually sold the home to someone else, but remained deeply in debt, having to rent out rooms in her home to get buy. Her credit also took a hit.
Aldred took Gulston to court for breach of promise. This past August, Christopher Gulston was ordered by BC Supreme Court Judge Linda Loo to pay $614,000 to Aldred for breaking the agreement. Aldred also received a settlement from the people who owned her original property. They advised that the oil tank had already been removed when they sold the home, which was not true.
Metro Vancouver Taking Second Look At Water Plans
The Capilano and Seymour watersheds are two of Metro Vancouver's largest sources of drinking water. Even thought a new water plan has been approved for the area, these two sources will not be affected. At one time there was a plan to enlarge the Seymour dam, but instead there will be more emphasis on conserving the supply that is already on hand. Additional water would be taken from the Coquitlam watershed if necessary.
The Seymour dam idea had environmental and cost issues. The revamp would have entailed raising the entire structure, an expensive endeavor. Metro Vancouver will have to find ways to get water from Coquitlam, which is mostly owned by BC Hydro. That may entail paying for additional water taken from that area.
To keep costs down, and to keep from tapping that Coquitlam source more than necessary, Metro will be reminding all those in the district about conserving water. Water costs more to provide during the summer season, and so far most municipalities are refraining from passing that increase on to its consumers. Luckily water is inexpensive throughout the region.
But that low cost may lull some into a lackadaisical attitude about water consumption and the need to conserve. Studies are underway to understand what would happen in the event of a drought or other environmental issue. Also in the works is a joint use water plan with the North Shore, due out during the first part of 2012.
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