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Snow and Ice Removal in Ontario Rentals

Who is responsible for snow and ice removal at an Ontario rental property? A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides important clarification...
Jun 2026
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Condo Rules v. Tenant's Rights

Renting out a condominium unit in Ontario can be more complicated than a typical residential tenancy. A condo landlord must deal with both the Residen...
Jun 2026
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Ontario 2026 Rent Increase Guideline

Ontario’s 2026 rent increase guideline has been set at 2.1%. For most rent-controlled residential tenancies, this is the maximum rent increase a landl...
Jun 2026
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Bad Faith Eviction

How Landlords Can Protect Themselves An N12 notice can be a legitimate tool where a landlord, qualifying family member, purchaser, or purchaser’s qualifying family member genuinely requir...
Jun 2026
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Persistent Late Payment of Rent

When Can a Landlord Use an N8? Persistent late payment of rent can create real issues for Ontario landlords — even where the tenant eventually catches up. In some cases, a landlord...
Jun 2026
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Ontario First Time Home Buyers’ HST Rebate now available

Big news for Ontario first-time home buyers: the Ontario First-Time Home Buyers’ HST Rebate is now available. Eligible buyers of qualifying new or pre...
Jun 2026
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What Landlords Should Do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent

When a tenant stops paying rent, Ontario landlords should act quickly — but carefully. Landlords must follow the proper legal process. Notices must be...
Jun 2026
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Selling a Tenanted Property

Guide for Realtors and Landlords Selling a tenanted property in Ontario can be complex. A tenant does not automatically have to leave because the property is being sold. If vacant pos...
Jun 2026
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Condominium Reserve Funds for Beginners

Reserve funds are one of the most important indicators of a condominium’s financial health. When properly funded and supported by regular reserve fund...
May 2026
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Ontario Expands HST Rebate

What the March 25th announcement means for Pre-Construction Home Buyers This article a new provincial Rebate that temporarily expands HST relief for both first-time and repeat buyers of new homes signed between April 1, 20...
Mar 2026
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Request to Shorten Time for Landlord-Tenant Board Hearings

Understanding Urgent Hearing Requests Urgent LTB hearings are possible through a Request to Shorten Time, but they are granted only in exceptional circumstances. Success depends on demonst...
Mar 2026
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Landlord L1 Applications: Improved Timelines for Non-Payment of Rent

Landlord L1 applications for non-payment of rent are technical—small errors in an N4 notice or rent calculations can result in dismissal and months of...
Mar 2026
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Canada lowering costs for First Time Home Buyers of Pre-Construction Homes

Update on the government finally passing the legislation to implement the new Federal GST/HST Rebate for First Time Home Buyers of pre construction ho...
Mar 2026
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Power of Sale: What Are Your Rights When a Lender Sells Your Home?

Power of Sale, sale price, and homeowner remedies.
Mar 2026
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Facing a Power of Sale? Here’s What Homeowners Need to Know About Vacant Possession and Sheriff Evictions in Ontario

Residential Real Estate- Power of Sale, Writs of Possession, and Sheriff Evictions
Mar 2026
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Ice Ice Baby: Keeping Your Cool When Pipes Freeze Before a Home Sale

This article provides an overview of a seller's disclosure requirements to the buyer when pipes burst after signing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale ...
Feb 2026
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The Struggle Is Real: When Financing Falls Apart

Buying real estate can feel a bit like dating—full of excitement, big dreams, and the constant hope that everything works out. But just like in dating...
Jan 2026
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Tarion Delayed Closing Compensation:

The Rules, The Limits, and The "Unavoidable" Exceptions A brief article on the Tarion Delayed Closing Compensation available in certain circumstances for new build/pre construction home buyers.
Jan 2026
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Toronto’s Escalating Luxury Land Transfer Tax

Preparing for the April 2026 MLTT Hikes Explanation of new increases to Land Transfer Tax for Toronto properties over $3 million
Jan 2026
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Understanding Bill 60:

Key Changes to Ontario’s Landlord-Tenant Laws Bill 60 represents a major shift in Ontario’s rental housing laws, reshaping the landlord-tenant relationship with a focus on faster dispute resolutio...
Dec 2025
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What Happens When a Seller Dies Before the Closing Date in a Real Estate Sale?

It’s every homebuyer’s nightmare. You’ve finally found your dream home, signed the paperwork, and started counting down to closing day, only to receiv...
Nov 2025
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The Deposit Diaries

What Really Happens When Real Estate Transactions Go Sideways in Ontario Buying a home should be a very exciting time. You find the one, sign the papers, and start planning where the couch will go. You may even add a proud...
Nov 2025
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Court Upholds Buyer Rights in Real Estate Dispute

Key Lessons on Contract Termination and Breach The Ontario Superior Court ruled in favor of the buyers in a dispute with a builder over a townhouse purchase. Although the buyers missed payment dead...
Oct 2025
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Ontario Announces Conditional GST/HST Rebate

For New Homes and First-Time Home Buyers only The Ontario government announced that it will introduce a First Time Home Buyer rebate for pre construction new homes for the 8% provincial portion of...
Oct 2025
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