The answer

Measure the complete route: winter sidewalk or parking, grade, steps, threshold, door width, circulation, bathroom and bedroom, kitchen, laundry, storage, outdoor access, emergency exit, lighting, flooring transitions, and space for equipment or support. A listing label is not a measurement or suitability assessment.

Calgary-specific context

Also test snow clearing, garage size and route, steep driveways, transit, grocery and pharmacy access, family travel time, condo common areas, elevator reliability, parking and storage rights, and whether modifications require permits or corporation approval.

What to do next

Create a must-pass field sheet from the person's actual daily routine and use qualified accessibility or health assessment where appropriate before waiving property conditions.

Related guides

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Verify before relying

Official sources for this topic

These sources explain the rules and records relevant to this topic. Check the current requirements for your property.

RECA consumer informationAlberta real estate consumer guidance.CREB housing statisticsPublic Calgary market report hub.City of Calgary property assessment and taxAssessment and property-owner information.Calgary TransitCurrent transit service, route, schedule, and trip-planning context.City of Calgary accessibility servicesCurrent City accessibility, transportation, parking, home-service, and community-resource pathways.Alberta continuing careOfficial Alberta overview of home and community care, supportive living, continuing-care settings, eligibility, services, and assessment-based access.

Check the current information at the linked source. Ask the appropriate professional how it applies to your property.

Important

Real estate rules, market conditions, property records, taxes, financing terms, bylaws, and physical conditions can change. Verify time-sensitive and property-specific facts with current official sources and the appropriate qualified professional before acting.