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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...
Commercial Landlord Remedies In Ontario
Commercial landlord and tenant relationships are defined by the commercial lease, as well as the Commercial Tenancies Act. Both the lease and the Act typically outline a number of possible remedies that landlords may draw on in the event of...
The Residential Tenancies Act (the RTA)
The Residential Tenancies Act (the RTA) provides for a wide range of remedies for tenants when a landlord fails to comply with its responsibilities as established by the RTA. For example, landlords have a responsibility to maintain a residential dwelling...
