Ottawa-Gatineau Housing Market

[lrt's friend]

Has anybody been audited on the vacant unit tax? I have and I was not happy with the underlining threats in the letter of extra taxation, fines and penalties. The demand of 6 months of utility bills (often issued by the City of Ottawa) from 2 years ago is ridiculous. I have noted that this policy has not made one bit of difference on vacant houses that I know of in my neighbourhood. Like other social engineering policies. it is just a cash grab and a nuisance to residents and worse for those who may be struggling with increasing bureaucratic demands.