Dennis Cibulka
The City of Toronto’s plan to seize 313 Manor Road for some $83,000 in back taxes has been thwarted by a lawyer who arrived just minutes before the foreclosure was to occur and paid the full amount. As told by Cynthia Mulligan of City News, the lawyer had a deal with Dennis the outdoor hoarder who lives on the porch or in the backyard because he is locked out by the City, to be repaid the full amount in six months or sell the home at his discretion. He wasn’t paid on time and the home was listed last Friday. Many in the neighborhood were incensed that Dennis was being taken advantage of. From somewhere, another lawyer working pro bono, has appeared. What he is saying is not clear from the City News story but there is said to be as many as seven offers on the semi, one for $976,000. In the City News story Dennis says he will not accept any of the offers because “then you’re homeless. Who wants to be homeless.” Just how much control he has over the sale is vague however, impacted by the actions of the second lawyer working pro bono. And by the way, in this notable matter of the public interest, who are the lawyers? The listing, issued by Re/Max Hallmark Corbo and Kelos Group, states the property is in need of a total renovation and is being sold on an “as is” and “where is” basis. It states there is “no access” to the property. City seeks taxes on Manor Rd. home by power of sale
