HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
In the matter of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter
of the Province of Nova Scotia

TAKE NOTICE

THAT the lands and premises situated in the Halifax Regional Municipality hereunder described shall be SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION for arrears of rates and taxes due to the Halifax Regional Municipality, unless the arrears of rates, taxes and expenses hereunder specified are paid in full. The auction will be held at the Common Room - Dartmouth Sportsplex - 110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, N.S. on Tuesday February 14, 2012 and will commence at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon.

THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES TO ANY PURCHASER REGARDING THE FITNESS, GEOGRAPHICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL SUITABILITY OF THE LAND(S) OFFERED FOR SALE FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE and does not certify the legal title, legal description or boundaries AND the lands offered for sale ARE BEING SOLD ON AN "AS IS" BASIS ONLY.

TAKE NOTICE that tax sales do not in all circumstances clear up defects in title. A tax deed conveys only the interest of the assessed owner, whatever that interest may be. If you are intending to clear up defects in the title of your property by way of a Tax Sale, you are advised to obtain a legal opinion as to whether or not this can be done. The treasurer has not made any determination as to whether a survey is or is not required.

 

 

1. William W Crowell
Assessment # 01024922
Locharber Mines Rd
Malay Falls – Land
Taxes & Interest - $2,104.60
Expenses $975.00
Not Redeemable

2. Estate of John McKay
Edward Dauphinee & Owners Unknown
Assessment # 01091018
Hubbards Cove – Hubbards - Land
Taxes & Interest $1,018.63
Expenses $975.00
Not Redeemable

3. Removed

4. Guy S Hall
Assessment # 01853996
464 Church Point Rd
Sheet Harbour - Land
Taxes, Interest & Other Lienable Charges $32,939.48
Expenses $1,540.25
Not Redeemable

5. James Colin Gaetz
Assessment # 01625594
Bayer Lake
Musquodoboit Harbour – Land
Taxes & Interest $9,729.46
Expenses $975.00
Not Redeemable

6. Estate of Herbert Gerrard &
Owners Unknown
Assessment # 01686224
Gerrard Island4
Spry Bay – Land
Taxes & Interest $5,925.78
Expenses $975.00
Not Redeemable

7. Evelyn Norine & Roderick Allan Gillis
Assessment # 01716913
Round Tuit Rd
Whites Lake – Land
Taxes & Interest $5,603.42
Expenses $658.75
Not Redeemable

8. Janet Hale & Roger Hale
Assessment # 01845438
No 7 Hwy – Head of
Chezzetcook – Land
Taxes & Interest $2,712.71
Expenses $1,017.50
Not Redeemable

9. Rita Stewart
Assessment # 04449096
Charles Gray Rd
Lot G4 – West Pennant
Taxes & Interest $2,511.42
Expenses $1,025.00
Not Redeemable

 

A description of the above noted properties may be viewed at the Customer Service Center, 40 Alderney Dr, 2nd Floor, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia or by viewing our web site at www.halifax.ca questions may be directed to HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY Taxation Staff at 490-6769, 490- 5603 or 490-4656.

Any Zoning concerns should be directed to the appropriate Department.

TERMS: PAYMENT OF CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT, IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT OR LAWYERS TRUST CHEQUE AND NOT OTHERWISE. A purchaser at tax sale shall IMMEDIATELY pay the purchase price or deposit an amount equal to the TAXES, INTEREST, OTHER LIENABLE CHARGES AND EXPENSES. The balance of the purchase price, if any, MUST BE MADE WITHIN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS OF THE SALE BY CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, BANK DRAFT OR LAWYERS TRUST CHEQUE AND NOT OTHERWISE. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WILL BE SUBJECT TO HST CHARGES. PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN HST REGISTRATION NUMBER AT THE TIME OF SALE.

NO COUNCIL MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OR THEIR SPOUSE, SHALL PURCHASE PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE CONDUCTED BY THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY.

(Pursuant to section 159 of the HRM Charter)

 

A person with an interest in land sold for taxes may apply to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia for an order directing the payment of all, or part, of the surplus balance to that person.  (Section 162 of the HRM Charter). Tax Sale Surplus funds can only be with drawn after any applicable redemption period has expired.

Dated at Dartmouth, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia the 21st day of October, 2011.

 

                                                                           James Cooke, CGA, Treasurer