Josh Matlow (Ward 22) is angry about condo developers who advertise and take deposits on units in buildings that have not been approved for construction. He has decided to act personally, removing sidewalk signs and tweeting the developer to come and pick them up. He calls the signs illegal. His complaint seems reasonable. Potential buyers are misled into thinking they are on their way to a new home. It is legal for developers to take a deposit and they’re required give it back if the development is not approved. The developer apparently has no obligation to tell the potential buyer about such pending approval at the time the deposit in made. The CBC has published a series of pictures tweeted by Mr. Matlow including the one inset. The sidewalk sign has been closed and placed behind a mailbox. CBC. Matlow removes signs for unapproved condos
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Josh Matlow (Ward 22) is angry about condo developers who advertise and take deposits on units in buildings that have not been approved for construction. He has decided to act personally, removing sidewalk signs and tweeting the developer to come and pick them up. He calls the signs illegal. His complaint seems reasonable. Potential buyers are misled into thinking they are on their way to a new home. It is legal for developers to take a deposit and they’re required give it back if the development is not approved. The developer apparently has no obligation to tell the potential buyer about such pending approval at the time the deposit in made. The CBC has published a series of pictures tweeted by Mr. Matlow including the one inset. The sidewalk sign has been closed and placed behind a mailbox. CBC. 