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Legal Remedies Available to Sellers in Failed or Aborted Residential Real Estate Transactions

Legal remedies exist for sellers facing buyer breaches in residential real estate transactions in Ontario. Common breaches include late or unpaid depo...
Sep 2025
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Ontario Purchase Money Security Interests: Attractive, But Don’t Just Sit on Them

A Purchase Money Security Interest (PMSI) is a special kind of security interest that gives a creditor rights over specific personal property used as ...
Sep 2025
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Importance of Your Closing Date in Real Estate

A smooth real estate transaction in Ontario hinges on a carefully chosen closing date. Avoid scheduling closings on weekends or holidays, as banks and...
Sep 2025
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You’ve Been injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident – Now What?

Applying for Accident Benefits Accidents happen. They are often unavoidable and can occur despite doing everything right. Sometimes you make a mistake or have a momentary lapse in a...
Aug 2025
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Look What You Made Me Sign

It's a Love Story, Baby, Just Say Yes...to my marriage contract Marriage contracts can be a helpful tool for spouses who want to agree on clear expectations for the terms of a potential separation in the future. Bu...
Aug 2025
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The Importance of Registering an Option to Purchase on Title to the Property

Peedham v 1000516033 Ontario Ltd. A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of registering notice of property interest on title to the property (option to purchase, n...
Aug 2025
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Docking Your Plans

How to Keep the Family Cottage from Causing a Family Shipwreck In Ontario, nothing says “summer” like the family cottage. It is where marshmallows are roasted, attempts at barbecue are made, and where ...
Aug 2025
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Interim Occupancy Explained:

How to Prepare for an Interim Occupancy? An Interim Occupancy Closing Notification advises purchasers of their occupancy date, but the purchaser’s lawyer often only receives necessary documen...
Aug 2025
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Estate Planning for Common Law Spouses

Common law spouses have different rights than married spouses when it comes to property and estates. Careful estate planning is important to ensure th...
Aug 2025
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Leaving a Legacy Across Borders?

“Do Not Let Your Will get Lost in Transit” In today’s world, borders can be blurry. This is especially true when it comes to your money and assets. Perhaps you have an apartment in Paris,...
Aug 2025
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Landlords Now Liable for Tenants' Criminal Acts

Ontario’s new “Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025” dramatically increases landlord liability for illegal drug activitie...
Jul 2025
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Imputing Income Part V

Diverting Income The Court can impute income to a payor who appears to be diverting income that would decrease their support obligation. The appearance of diverting in...
Jul 2025
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Power of Sale Explained: Key Considerations for Realtors and Homeowner

In real estate, especially during times of financial distress, properties may be sold under a Power of Sale. This legal process allows lenders to reco...
Jul 2025
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No Ring, No Rights? Common Law Spouses and Estate Claims

In today’s legal sphere, the concept of a “spouse” has expanded beyond the traditional marriage. More couples are cohabiting in marr...
Jul 2025
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A Realtor's Fiduciary Obligation to the Client

A Review of Court Perspectives on Agents Submitting Offers on Properties Their Clients Are Also Interested In Case Analysis: Zhong v Alan Hu Personal Real Estate Corporation, 2025 BCSC 40 Realtors in Ontario have professional obligations to act in their client...
Jul 2025
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Bare trust agreements for couples

In the excitement of purchasing property together, couples often overlook crucial conversations about individual ownership rights. A recent Ontario Co...
Jul 2025
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Collaborative Divorce: Neutral Professionals

The benefits of the use of neutral professionals in the collaborative process.
Jul 2025
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Toronto’s New Rental Renovation License Bylaw

Follow up on Mira's Jan 2025 article. This article concentrates on Toronto’s efforts to crack down on bad faith evictions and protect tenants from so-...
Jul 2025
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Partnerships vs. Joint Ventures at Ontario Law

An overview of the differences between partnerships and JVs at Ontario Law, and a warning that despite the intentions of the joint venturers, the JV c...
Jul 2025
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Why a Letter of Intent?

Why Every Share Transaction Should Start with a Letter of Intent A brief overview of the importance of a well-drafted and thoroughly negotiated LOI drafted with the assistance of counsel.
Jul 2025
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Understanding Reunification Therapy

Healing Parent-Child Relationships After Separation This article provides an exploration of the benefits of reunification therapy for parents and children, explains when it is most appropriate, and prov...
Jul 2025
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Important Tarion Update for Builders

Tarion Introduces Unique Home ID and New Warranty Information Sheets Last month, we shared details about Tarion’s updated Deposit Protection Policy, designed to better inform purchasers of their warranty rights while al...
Jul 2025
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Princess Consuela: or why no one ever gets away Scott-free when bad faith is involved

In Scott v Scott, the Ontario Superior Court awarded full indemnity costs to a wife after her ex-husband made unfounded and harmful claims that she ha...
Jul 2025
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Tax Me Baby One More Time

Understanding Property Taxes Let’s be honest, no one throws a party when their property tax bill arrives. It is one of those unavoidable parts of our life journey. A bill th...
Jun 2025
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