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Environmental Law Considerations When Leasing Space for Childcare Centres

Leasing commercial space for childcare centres in Ontario requires more than just meeting zoning and licensing rules. Tenants must also consider envir...
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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
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Imputing Income Part VII

Grossing Up for Tax Special or unusual income tax treatment can lead to income being imputed to a payor by way of grossing up income for support purposes. The seventh art...
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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...
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Know Your Options as an Estate Trustee:

Should You Informally or Formally Pass Accounts? Duty of An Estate Trustee An Estate Trustee has the responsibility of ascertaining and collecting assets, paying debts and estate expenses, and making...
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Clause Encounters of the Legal Kind

Defining the Client Discuss the need to clearly identify and define who the "Client" is in a contract. Use the decision SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. v The Bank of New Y...
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Navigating Family Court

What to expect at a Case Conference and Settlement Conference Starting a family law case can be overwhelming, with so many new terms and processes it can be easy to get lost in the maze of legalese. Your lawyer m...
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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...
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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...
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Who Is Responsible for Snow and Ice Removal in a Residential Tenancy

In the Winter, the likelihood of a slip and fall accident goes up dramatically due to snow and ice accumulation. Whether it is a slippery sidewalk, r...
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Ontario Social Clubs: Countdown to Automatic Dissolution

With the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) in force since October 19, 2021, non-share capital social clubs were automatically continued u...
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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...
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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...
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Can a Homeowner Claim Ownership of a Parkland?

What the Supreme Court Says About Squatters' Rights and Municipal Parkland. Adverse possession, commonly known as squatters’ rights, is a legal doctrine that allows a person to acquire ownership of land by using it openly, con...
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Do I really need a lawyer for my separation?

A lawyer can help you avoid costly mistakes and make sure you have an agreement that is clear, enforceable and is tailored to your unique situation. ...
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Will Power Across Borders:

“Why You Need More Than Just One Will” A multi-jurisdictional Will is your best legal passport when your assets start collecting stamps. Imagine this: You are a dual citizen like I am. You ...
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The Significance of the Final Walkthrough

The final walkthrough in a real estate transaction is a crucial step that takes place just before closing, allowing buyers to confirm the property’s c...
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Competition Act Impacting Commercial Leasing

Exclusive Use Provisions Can commercial landlords grant a tenant the right to be the exclusive supplier of goods or services at their project?
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Land Transfer Tax in Ontario:

Who Pays, Who Doesn’t, and Who Gets Stuck with the Bill Land Transfer Tax (“LTT”), Ontario’s way of making sure that when property changes hands, the government still receives a slice of the pie. However, h...
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The Henson Trust: A Clever Estate Planning Tool with a Heart

Planning the future of a loved one with a disability comes with unique challenges. Families wish to provide financial security, but direct inheritance...
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