Definition of Plant Shelf

Plant Shelf

A decorative feature approximately 8 feet above the floor, normally associated with volume ceilings that add high spaces/shelves to use for decorative purposes.

Incontestable Clause

This clause in regular life insurance policy provides for voiding the contract of insurance for up to two years from the date of issue of the coverage if the life insured has failed to disclose important information or if there has been a misrepresentation of a material fact which would have prevented the coverage from being issued in the first place. After the end of two years from issue, a misrepresentation of smoking habits or age can still void or change the policy.

Suicide Clause

Generally, a suicide clause in a regular life insurance policy provides for voiding the contract of insurance if the life insured commits suicide within two years of the date of issue of the coverage.

Paid-Up Additions

A type of insurance policy or annuity in which the owner receives dividends, typically increases the death.

Gross Household Income

Gross household income is the total salary, wages, commissions and other assured income, before deductions, by all household members who are co-applicants for the mortgage.

High Ratio Mortgage

If you don't have 20% of the lesser of the purchase price or appraised value of the property, your mortgage must be insured against payment default by a Mortgage Insurer, such as CMHC.

Townhouse

One of a row of houses connected with common side walls.

Fuse

A device often found in older homes designed to prevent overloads in electrical lines. See Circuit Breakers.

High Voltage System

See Electricity.

aterial used to cover the interior framed areas of walls and ceilings

Subfloor

The structural material that spans across floor joists. It serves as a working platform during construction and provides a base for the finish floor.

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