A cohabitation agreement is a legal contract between two unmarried individuals living together that outlines the ownership, division, and financial responsibilities related to shared property and assets. For Canadian real estate investors, it provides critical protection by clearly defining each party's equity contribution, ownership percentage, and rights to the property in the event the relationship ends.
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