Kanata homeowners move-in dates delayed for over a month

Anila Rajbhandari's brand new house is paid for, but her family of four has been living in an Airbnb for over a month because the closing date for their home as been delayed – again.

Anila Rajbhandari's brand new house is paid for, but her family of four has been living in an Airbnb for over a month because the closing date for their home has been delayed – again.

"I booked (the Airbnb) until Feb. 13. I need to extend, the same place might not be available, so I might have to scramble and find a new place,” said Rajbhandari.

About a dozen homeowners who bought homes in the Brookline subdivision developed by Minto Group met their neighbours face-to-face for the first time Wednesday. They say they’re all in similar situations, where move in dates provided by Minto were missed.

"The reasons for the delay have been very different, but since December they’ve been telling us, 'it’s coming,' but they’re not," said Mario Mahendran, another homeowner.

The homeowners say the current delays are over their subdivision’s registration.

In statements to CTV News, the City of Ottawa and Minto say an agreement has been finalized, but they’re waiting on the Land Registry Office’s plan for approval.

On Wednesday, Minto told homeowners it could happen as early as next week, but the city told homeowners it could be in the next two weeks.