Forced to Leave: Canadian Residents Fear Eviction from Tiny Home Village
Residents of Ancaster Springs Resort in Hamilton, Canada may be forced to leave their new tiny homes after city inspectors said the buildings were not up to code; Ancaster Springs Resort Inc. owns multiple small properties.
Economic Stability and Independence at Risk
Many of the inhabitants of Ancaster Springs Resort in Hamilton opted into the community in the hopes of finding economic stability and independence with a new tiny home.
Uncertain Future for Tiny Home Residents
Now, several residents are afraid of becoming homeless after the land they leased to house their tiny buildings failed an inspection by the city, according to The Hamilton Spectator.
Legal Battle over Tiny Homes
Hamilton city officials ordered the resort landowner, Ancaster Springs Investments Inc., to immediately apply for construction permits or remove the structures — many of which are already occupied.
Resort Management Fights Back
The company’s president, Joe Accardi, told local reporters he had appealed the orders and that the homes are allowed on the properties as recreational vehicles.
Tiny Homes as Recreational Vehicles
Resort management says the tiny homes should legally be considered recreational vehicles and allowed to stay on the land.
Legal Dispute Ensues
AN UNWELCOME SURPRISE
The resort, located just outside of Toronto, was marketed as a “recreational” or “hybrid” (or part-time) RV living site with the option of installing “tiny homes on wheels” for up to “11.5-month occupancy,” according to residents and information available on their website.
Broken Promises and Financial Woes
A BAD INVESTMENT
Other properties owned by Accardi have faced legal and financial problems in the last year too.
Uncertain Future for Tiny Home Dwellers
Ancaster Springs residents are now unsure if they can legally stay on the land they have leased and are unaware of where a better option may be.
In conclusion, residents of the Ancaster Springs Resort face uncertainty and potential eviction from their tiny homes as a legal battle ensues over the classification of their properties. The dream of economic stability and independence has turned into a nightmare, leaving many residents worried about their future. The ongoing legal and financial issues only add to the stress and anxiety of the situation, leaving residents feeling trapped and disillusioned.