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What are the Zoning and Insurance Requirements of Additional Dwelling Units

Additional dwelling units are separate self-contained living spaces in a home in existing property lines, that are becoming a common way to address th...
Jun 2025
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Understanding the "Good Working Order" Clause in a Residential Agreement of Purchase and Sale

A "good working order" clause is inserted in Agreements of Purchase and Sale in an effort to protect buyers. The challenge is that "good working order...
Jun 2025
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You've been Warned - Blanket Appraisals

Blanket Appraisals are an arrangement whereby a bank uses the original purchase price of the property to calculate a mortgage ratio rather than using ...
Apr 2025
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New Developments on CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance and 30 Year Amortization Mortgage

As of September 16, 2024, the Liberal government has announced new developments: 1. 30-Year amortization period now be available to all first-time hom...
Sep 2024
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What Happens if a Tenant Dies During a Lease?

The unexpected passing of a tenant can present several legal implications for both landlords and the deceased tenant’s estate. From navigating t...
Jul 2024
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NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Dream Home Purchase Gone Wrong

In real estate, caveat emptor is the Latin phrase for “let the buyer beware”. This means that a buyer purchases a property at their own ri...
Feb 2024
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Senthillmohan v. Senthillmohan – Debt Enforcement by a Third-Party and Joint Tenancy

The recent case of Senthillmohan v. Senthillmohan, 2023 ONCA 280[1] involved a separated husband and wife disputing over the division of their net fam...
Sep 2023
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Are you buying or selling a property that has a fuel oil/storage tank?

Defining Fuel Oil Storage Tanks Fuel oil storage tanks are governed under the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) which regulates the fuel...
Jul 2023
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Ontario’s latest legislation – Helping Homebuyers Protecting Tenants Act

The discussion in every household is economic uncertainty, rising of inflation, high interest rates, and how the rental market has been simply booming...
Apr 2023
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Taking “Title” to Property in Ontario: Distinguishing between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common

In Ontario, there are two ways in which you can take title to a property if you are purchasing with 2+ individuals as Joint Tenants or as Tenants in C...
Mar 2023
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ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS – 2023 Municipal Budget calls for Property Tax Increase of 5.5%

It is of no surprise that the cost of living has been on the rise. The highlight this week has been the release of the 2023 Municipal Budget. Property...
Jan 2023
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2023 Annual Rent Increase

Given the rise of inflation, and general cost of living, it was only a matter of time for the Ontario Consumer Price Index to announce an increase in ...
Jul 2022
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City of Toronto Calls for an Increase in Development Charges

Development Charges, Community Benefit Charges and Parkland Dedication Levies are some of the common adjustments that are associated with purchasing p...
May 2022
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Buyer Beware: A Cautionary Note on Unconditional Agreements of Purchase and Sale

In this market, the pressures of purchasing a home are high. Amidst soaring prices and bidding wars, buyers are often led to submit unconditional offe...
May 2022
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Clarifying the Legal Implications of Rent Freezes during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a high level of uncertainty and with the current stay-at-home order in effect, the confusion behind rent freezes has...
Apr 2021
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Enforcing Condominium Rules: Mask Policies During Covid-19 Pandemic

We are now in the midst of Ontario’s third lockdown and surprisingly, the topic of the requirement to wear a mask in public places remains highl...
Apr 2021
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