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Purchasing a Property Under a Co-ownership Structure: A recently popular and crafty trend to enter into the unfavourable real estate market

The Royal LePage Real Estate Survey (August 2023) In August, Royal LePage compiled a survey of more than 500 respondents which exhibited that Canadian...
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Family Law Limitation Periods for Married Couples

Upon the breakdown of a marriage, spouses are legally entitled to an equalization of net family property which is the equal share of the profits accum...
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Leaving A Short-Term Marriage With Young Children? You Need To Read This Now!

Spouses separating after a brief marriage with young children often wonder if they have an entitlement to spousal support and whether that claim is wo...
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Predatory Lending: Borrowers Beware

Law Society of Ontario v. Harrison, 2023 On June 2, 2023, the Law Society of Ontario (“Society”) temporarily suspended the licence of a Mi...
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The City of Toronto Approves New Housing Taxes and Strategies to Confront its Funding Shortfall

On September 6, 2023, the City of Toronto (“City”) approved a new long-term financial plan outlining multiple new housing-related revenue ...
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Legislation Update: Changes to Encourage Transparency in Real Estate Transactions as of December 1, 2023

A Summary of highly anticipated changes to the Trust in Real Estate Services Act. On December 1, 2023, phase 2 of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) will come into force to replace the Real Estate and Business Brokers Ac...
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Monterosso v. Metro Freightliner Hamilton Inc., 2023 ONCA 413

Independent Contractors and their Duty to Mitigate In the recent decision of Monterosso v. Metro Freightliner Hamilton Inc., 2023 ONCA 413, the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified that fixed-term i...
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Condominiums: The Treatment of Shared Facility and Other Post-Incorporation Agreements

When a Condo is created, numerous other agreements are registered against title to set out how the condo shall be run. Shared Facilities Agreements ar...
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Is Time Really of the Essence in a Real Estate Transaction?

Seller cannot rely on time is of the essence clause to serve as a time limit if there is no time specified. In contract law, a time is of the essence clause confirms that timely performance is an essential obligation where a time limit is set out. Failure to...
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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...
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When Monetary Compensation is Not Enough: A Closer Look at Specific Performance in Real Estate Transactions

In cases of breached real estate contracts, the usual remedy for the injured party is to receive damages as compensation. However, an exceptional reme...
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TW v JA

Our client was recently successful – following a seven-day trial in the Superior Court of Justice - in preventing the relocation of his son to N...
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What is the Governing Legislation for Family Law in Ontario?

There is often confusion on what legislation governs and oversees family matters in the province of Ontario. In short, the Divorce Act and the Family ...
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What is a Common Law Relationship and how do Cohabitation Agreements apply to them?

It is a hard topic to discuss with your current partner, but it is a topic that has the ability to protect both parties in the event that the relation...
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Dividing Property when a Marriage ends

In addition to the already difficult situation of separating from your spouse, complications can arise when dividing assets and figuring out who gets ...
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Access rights for Grandparents under Family Law

Do you, as a grandparent, have an independent right to visitation* with your grandchildren? This is a thorny, yet often asked, question. Section 21 of...
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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...
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Recent case law reinforces the importance of a Section 98 Agreement

In Waterloo Standard Condominium Corporation No. 399 v. Lee et al., 2003 ONSC 3807, Ms. Yi Juan Lee and her son, Mr. Tzu Archie Yu, owned a condominiu...
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Virtual Meetings and Electronic Notices: How the Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act Will Impact Condo Corporations

On June 8, 2023, Bill 91—the Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023—received Royal Assent. Schedule 7 of the Bill introduces several am...
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Condo Rentals 101: A Guide to Short-Term and Long-Term Rentals in 2023

Canada’s rich natural beauty and distinct culture have made it an admired destination for tourists. Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal are some of...
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