If two people, such as a husband and wife, have
common debts, they may file a
joint consumer proposal, provided their
debts (excluding mortgage) do not exceed $ 500,000.
It is important to keep in mind that when you open a
joint account with your spouse, you are accepting responsibility for that
debt whether you live in a
common law or community property state.
Such factors include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to meet
debt service requirements, the availability and terms of financing, changes in the Company's credit rating, changes in market rates of interest and foreign exchange rates for foreign currencies, changes in value of investments in foreign entities, the ability to hedge interest rate risk, risks associated with the acquisition, development, expansion, leasing and management of properties, general risks related to retail real estate, the liquidity of real estate investments, environmental liabilities, international, national, regional and local economic climates, changes in market rental rates, trends in the retail industry, relationships with anchor tenants, the inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise, risks relating to
joint venture properties, costs of
common area maintenance, competitive market forces, risks related to international activities, insurance costs and coverage, terrorist activities, changes in economic and market conditions and maintenance of our status as a real estate investment trust.