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Tenant’s Repudiation of Commercial Lease.

Does the Landlord Have a Duty to Mitigate? A Court of Appeal’s decision released in December, 2024 confirms that a landlord does not have a duty to mitigate when a tenant elects to repudiate a ...
Feb 2025
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Joint Decision-Making and Family Violence

How can family violence impact a claim for joint decision-making responsibility? Joint decision-making responsibility allocates decision-making regarding major decisions for the children to both parents. In 2021, the best interests...
Feb 2025
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The Federal Government Announces Deferral to Increase the Inclusion Rate on Capital Gains Tax

Last year I wrote an article on the proposed modifications to the capital gains tax inclusion rate. The full article can be accessed by clicking here....
Feb 2025
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The City of Toronto Follows into the Footsteps of Hamilton

By Implementing the Same Bylaw to Hinder Renovictions Last year I wrote an article on the topic of renovations. The full article can be accessed by clicking here. To Summarize, The City of Hamilton (&ldqu...
Jan 2025
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Relocation:

Should We Stay or Should We Go? This article aims to clarify the relocation process and outlines considerations parents must take into account before taking steps to move with a chil...
Jan 2025
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Navigating the Intersection of Rights Arising under the Family Law Act and the Succession Law Reform Act

This article raises two critical issues that intersect with family law and wills and estates law and they are how the Succession Law Reform Act now tr...
Jan 2025
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Supreme Court of Canada to Rule on the Novel Family Law Tort of Family Violence

In 2022, Justice Renu Mandhane in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2022 ONSC 1303, created the common law tort of family violence, however, on appeal, the Onta...
Jan 2025
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Too Late to Back Out:

The Costly Consequence of Missing Condo Rescission Deadlines This article discusses the case of Trivedi v. 2607305 Ontario Inc., 2025 ONSC 72. Here, the applicant entered into an agreement to purchase a penthous...
Jan 2025
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Navigating Grandparent Contact

This article examines the issue of grandparent/grandchild contact in Ontario. Grandparents have the right to apply for contact orders in Ontario court...
Jan 2025
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Year-End Housekeeping for Ontario Private Companies

As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, private companies in Ontario must prepare for the end of their financial, or fiscal, year. While filing co...
Dec 2024
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Bah humbug or “Who gets little Kelly for Christmas?”

During the holiday season, separated couples often face disagreements over which parent will spend time with their children. Many separation agreement...
Dec 2024
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Buying a Tenanted Property in Ontario

Buying real estate with existing tenants presents a unique set of challenges and considerations for prospective buyers in Ontario. This article explor...
Dec 2024
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Section 7 Expenses vs Child Support – what’s the difference?

A common misconception among family law clients is that any and all special expenses incurred by a child are included within the basic child support p...
Dec 2024
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Proposed Regulatory Changes in Ontario to Expedite Office Conversions to Residential Use

Ontario is on the brink of implementing significant regulatory changes aimed at expediting the conversion of office spaces to residential units. This ...
Nov 2024
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Tax Implications for Estates in Ontario

There are a couple of different taxes than an estate can owe when someone dies. This article provides a brief overview of these taxes. For any furthe...
Nov 2024
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The Dissolution of an Ontario Business Corporation

Authorization Requirements An overview of authorization requirements for the dissolution of an Ontario business corporation.
Nov 2024
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New Short-Term Rental Bylaw for Muskoka Properties Effective Jan 1, 2025

A Comprehensive Overview Muskoka, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and tranquil lakes, has long been a popular destination for tourists seeking a serene getaway. Howeve...
Nov 2024
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Calculating Damages for a Failed Real Estate Transaction

In Preiano v. Cirillo (2024 ONCA 206), the Ontario Court of Appeal examined how damages should be calculated in a failed real estate deal. The dispute...
Nov 2024
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Removal of Estate Trustees in Ontario

Removing an estate trustee in Ontario is a complex and challenging process, where Courts generally respect the testator's choice of trustee and are re...
Nov 2024
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Landlord-Tenant: Cash for Keys Agreement

Cash for Keys is a voluntary agreement between landlords and tenants in Ontario, offering a financial incentive for tenants to vacate a property early...
Nov 2024
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Limitation Period for Equitable Trust Claims Against Estates

In Ingram v. Kulynych Estate, 2024 ONCA 678, the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the limitation period for equitable trust claims against estates, d...
Oct 2024
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Court Upholds Validity of Wills Despite Claims of Undue Influence

In the case Shapiro v. Shapiro, the Ontario Superior Court upheld a woman’s dual wills despite claims of undue influence from her husband and daughter...
Oct 2024
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Justin Heimpel's Client Achieves Success in Ontario Superior Court

Justin Heimpel recently achieved a major win in a contract dispute over the sale of Beach Park, a $7.45 million campground. The court ruled that adjus...
Oct 2024
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Defining Access Rights in Landlocked Properties

Understanding Right of Way and Insights from Kranenburg v. Grice This article explores the legal complexities of right of way, particularly in landlocked properties, exemplified by the case of Kranenburg v. Grice. R...
Oct 2024
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