Vancouver is reminding home owners that they have the responsibility to fill in tax forms on any vacant homes they own by Feb 2nd or face a fine. A lack of declaration nets a $250 fine and a false declaration nets a $10,000 fine.
It affects any property that is not a principal residence and is not occupied for six months a year.
Robertson says property owners can expect to receive instructions in the mail starting this week on how to make their declarations.
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