From time to time there will be some small glitches in an agreement. Some small matter was incorrect, misspelled, or overlooked in the “he ...
From time to time there will be some small glitches in an agreement. Some small matter was incorrect, misspelled, or overlooked in the “he ...
Question: Precisely, when does a contract start to run? When does the clause time actually start? Assume an offer is going on via fa ...
The traditional definition of “good title” in law, is a title without any qualifications, exceptions or explanations. A solicitor ...
There is an opportunity under the Family Law Act to designate a home as a "matrimonial home". You might think that married couples ...
If you want to know about the law of disclosure in real estate transactions, then have a look at this case: December 8, 2011 BETW ...
Now, you might think that I'm talking about people who steal trees. I'm not. I'm talking about trees that steal property for you! ...
This is “bad news” for the buyer, no matter how you look at it. But, just exactly what does this mean from the seller’s pe ...
The case of Costa v. Wimalasekera was an action in Small Claims Court in Erin, near Orangeville Ontario in 2012. The case was appealed to the Di ...
Real estate agents under legal obligations to collect and maintain certain records with regard to real estate transactions. These obligation ...
Question: I am concerned about my mother. Ten years ago, she married a man who now seems to be in ill health. He has operated his own business f ...
Since we know that there is a problem signing the current version of the Confirmation of Acceptance, how should the statement be handled? It ...
The current version of the standard form Agreement of Purchase and Sale by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) includes a “Confirma ...
If you look back to the previous version of the OREA standard form Agreement of Purchase and Sale, you will find a Confirmation of Execution. It ...
In Ontario, there are two bodies of law which must be considered in respect to misrepresentations: contract and tort. Contract If ...
Since the art of negotiating is very much part of every real estate deal, and it is the offer and the acceptance of that offer that creates the ...
There is a standard form Counter Offer form which has been drawn up for use in Ontario. There are some small issues which should be addresse ...
You have already decided to include in an Offer “subject to lawyer’s approval”, but what particular clause do you want? Ca ...
In a number of cases, a clause will be included in an Offer “subject to lawyer’s approval”. But, just exactly what does th ...
Often, people will ask "what is common law". And, just as often someone will provide a simple definition, but somewhat different ...
There are "air rights" and then again there are "air rights", and of course they are two completely different things. So ...
I thought that I would give you 15 good reasons to buy title insurance. Actually, there are more than fifteen, but if these fifteen are not enou ...
You are probably aware that Toronto has its own Land Transfer Tax. This is in addition to the regular Provincial Land Transfer tax which applies ...
Assets, of course! That’s what just about everyone says. But, why is this? Real estate agents are not generally trained in the field o ...
The Consumer Reporting Act is designed to afford a certain level of protection to consumers. So, the Act defines consumers and does not apply to ...
For some reason, this issue seems to create some complications. How do you add a new buyer? How do you get rid of the old buyer? What options ar ...
The real estate agent in this case misused the documentation that has been drafted and made available by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OR ...
Just what is it and where does it come from? In English common law, the concept seems to have lost its meaning. Not too many people seem to know ...
There is always a great deal of confusion and discussion concerning conditions and escape clauses contained in agreements relating to real estat ...
Landlord’s Notice for Showings to Prospective Purchasers How does the Landlord gain access to the Tenant’s unit if he wants to s ...
Question:Please explain unlimited liability and limited liability regarding condominiums under the Condominium Act? Answer: You sh ...
Joint Tenancy Joint tenancy is a very popular method of holding title between married couples. While there are some advantages to joint ...
Even after you read this, you still may not know. With thousands of years of common law history, this is still a matter which is subject to judi ...
This is an interesting question. The property quite clearly had been the west side of a semi-detached pair of buildings. So, what happens now th ...
Well, if they have moved everything out, then you do; but what are your rights if they still have piles of junk left behind? To some extent, ...
The answer is “no”, but a lot of people don’t believe it. Let’s assume that Bob puts in an Offer to buy Bill’s ...
Are you related to cousin Vinny? Well, you were until 31 March 2006 and now you're not. That's the "correct" real estate answe ...
What is an Oklahoma Offer! Actually, it's a simple form of real estate fraud. There are variations depending upon how many parties are ...
Sometimes Landlords overlook the issue of insurance. Make sure that your Tenant is not carrying on activities which will either increase your in ...
We all know that a marihuana grow house can do a lot of damage to a house. It’s the heat and humidity that can cause mould to gr ...
A problem frequently arises in real estate transactions when people say they witness signatures, but they don't. In Ontario, there are o ...
We looked at a case where a joint interest in a matrimonial home effectively thwarted bankruptcy. But, that was a peculiar case. In Re: Cameron ...
Everyone is concerned about marihuana grow houses and the damage that they can do, but what about somebody just growing flowers? To a large ...
By Brian Madigan LL.B. Having property registered in joint tenancy actually worked quite favourably. A doctor acquired a matrimoni ...
By Brian Madigan LL.B. This is the lesson learned by an elderly Toronto couple. Mr. and Mrs. Tseng purchased their older turn of the cen ...
This is an issue under the zoning by-laws. It is important to note that all zoning by-laws are forward looking. They speak to the future and not ...
Thinking of Living Common Law? By Brian Madigan LL.B. Often, couples living common law will mistakenly believe that they have equal o ...
