60 day owner occupier rule

[Sweta P.]

Hi all. We're in a bit of a pickle and could use some advice. We signed a contract to build a home across the country. Closing is next month. We had hoped to sell our current home by now, but unfortunately we haven't been able to do so. Our current home sits on an acre in a semi rural area and is much older. We do not want to leave it vacant, especially over winter. We were not aware that when we close on a property, we would have to sign a document saying we will move into the home within 60 days. Has anyone had any luck getting special consideration to delay moving in? We do not intend to rent the new home out and our current home is on the market. Any help or advice is much appreciated. Many thanks.