Selling your cottage, refinancing your rural property, or just opening your mailbox to find an inspection notice from the municipality - these are the moments when Ontario property owners suddenly realize they need to know exactly when septic inspections become mandatory. The rules aren't the same everywhere, and what applies to your neighbour's property might not apply to yours.

Dreaming of a backyard oasis? A lush lawn, shade from majestic trees, vibrant flower beds - it’s a common goal for any property owner. But what if the very things that make your yard beautiful could be silently staging a destructive, and incredibly expensive, attack on a vital piece of your home’s infrastructure?