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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...
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COMPLIANCE ALERT:

NEW ISC FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL BUSINESSES IN CANADA Starting January 22, 2024, federal corporations in Canada must disclose information about their individuals with significant control (“ISC&rdquo...
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Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act:

The Transition Period End Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, S.O. 2010, c. 15 (the “ONCA”) came into force as of October 19, 2021. Generally spe...
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What Attorneys for Personal Care Should Know

Having Powers of Attorney for Personal Care allowed an individual to choose who they want to be responsible to make decisions and act for them, when t...
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Appointments of Estate Trustees during Litigation

What is an Estate Trustee during Litigation (ETDL) In instances where a Will is being formally challenged or an estate is in litigation, an Estate Tr...
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Changes from The Homeowner Protection Act (Bill 200)

Rescission period for new build freehold homes The Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 (Bill 200) received Royal Asset on June 6, 2024 and amended s.53 of the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017. ...
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What is Elder Law?

Elder Law is most commonly known as the practice of law which aims to address legal issues faced by the older adult population. The broad field of El...
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Pitfalls of Incorporating and Organizing without Proper Legal Counsel

Many clients incorporate without legal counsel, which I have no problem with.  However, this approach can sometimes lead to issues that require s...
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Will Planning for Second Relationships and Blended Families

For the purpose of this article, I group both married couples and unmarried ‘common-law’ couples under the term “spouse”. Indi...
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Jurisdiction to Make Parenting Orders in Ontario

Intro A parent who participates in a family court case in Ontario may wonder if Ontario is the appropriate location for their case. In circumstances ...
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Can I Record my Former Spouse and Use it as Evidence in Family Court?

As family law litigants navigate the court system, often one of the most difficult tasks is gathering the necessary and relevant evidence to prove the...
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Three Points to Note Before Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement

Business relationships so often begin with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and yet these documents are rarely given much thought, setting a poor stan...
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DIY and Holographic Wills:

Why Legal Expertise Matters Given the access to a plethora of resources on the internet, the allure of do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions are appealing for various tasks, from home r...
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Ontario Superior Court of Justice rules that a Secured Creditor is not required to realize on Security before suing on Debt or pursuing Guarantors

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has decided in Bank of Montreal v. 9310088 Canada Inc., 2024 ONSC 2191 that there is no requirement for a s...
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Non-Compliance with Mandatory Vaccination Policy may Frustrate Employment Contract

In Croke v. VuPoint System Ltd., 2024 ONCA 354, the Court of Appeal for Ontario applied the doctrine of frustration to uphold the termination of the e...
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Remedies Available to Buyers in Failed Residential Real Estate Transactions

Prepared for a Panel of the OBA Professional Development – Real Property Law Section May 6, 2024 A Seller in Breach While in a perfect world, both the seller and the buyer would strictly adhere to a firm Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS), given...
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Kosicki v. Toronto (City):

Squatting Rights on Public Lands The case of Kosicki v. Toronto (City), 2023 ONCA 450, raises important questions about the law of adverse possession of parkland and its implications ...
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The Real Estate Agent’s Duty to Disclose Role in a Transaction:

An Analysis on Graf v Periyathamby, 2024 ONSC The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has recently awarded damages to the plaintiffs of a real estate dispute after several related transactions faile...
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The Federal Government 2024 Budget:

Modifications to the Capital Gains Tax The Federal Government has announced the 2024 budget (“budget”) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and many Canadian entrepreneurs, and investors...
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Pedestrian vs. Motor Vehicle

What You Should Know There is an inherent danger when motor vehicles and pedestrians are sharing the same space. Under the Highway Traffic Act, at s. 144, the responsibili...
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