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New tribunals help condo dwellers settle real estate disputes
Condo boards can be an enormous asset or challenge for condo dwellers. Ontario lawmakers are seeking to improve the quality of condo boards by requiring those who sit on their building's board to be trained in the management and operation...
Leasing real estate: Are you ready to be a landlord?
Owning a rental property in Ottawa can be a lucrative investment. However, becoming the owner of a rental property also involves a broad range of responsibilities. Those considering becoming a landlord should have a few resources in place before beginning...
Proposed real estate law changes may stop double ending
In Ontario, it is not uncommon to find that the same real estate agent represent both the buyer as well as the owner of a property. This is called double ending and requires both the buyer and seller to agree...
Real estate: Ontario court rules neighbours share maple tree
Neighbours in Ontario can live in peace and harmony for many years -- until one decides to cut down a tree that is shared by both. Real estate issues such as this can lead to costly litigation and, along with...
New rules for rental real estate owners in Ontario
The struggles between landlords and tenants are probably as old as civilization itself. Since the inception of real estate, there have been property owners property renters. Disputes occur with regularity here in Ottawa and across the province. The provincial government recently...
A Gift is a Gift is a Gift – Gift Letters and Mortgage Down Payments.
Many homebuyers struggle financially to qualify to purchase a home. Often I see this with younger clients. Many young people need a little bit of help to get that first home. If they are lucky, they will have generous parents...
