Real Estate Law

Purchase and Sale of AIRbnb Properties Part 1

AIRbnb is a popular online marketplace for short-term rentals, homestays and vacation rentals primarily for tourism and short-term work/assignment purposes. The service is provided by a platform that is globally accessible on the Internet and via Mobile App. AIRbnb does...

By Michael Brown of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday May 25, 2021.

Agreement of Purchase and Sale: Put it in writing.

You have decided to purchase or sell your home. The next step is to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale. It is important that the agreement be set out in writing, as per the Statue of Frauds. The...

By Noah Potechin (Of Counsel) of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday February 8, 2021.

Applying for Land Severance

In order to divide land that you own into smaller lots, official approval is required from the local municipality. Landowners must ensure that the land severance has no long-term negative impact on the community, otherwise, municipal services such as garbage...

By of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday December 7, 2020.

Personal Real Estate Corporations

Thanks to new legislation by the government of Ontario and the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2020 (REBBA), a brokerage can now pay remuneration (i.e. commissions) owed to a salesperson (real estate agent) or broker for trading in real...

By Merovitz Potechin on Thursday October 22, 2020.

The Sellers Say They Won’t Close: Will the Courts Make Them?

Rising real estate prices create incentives for sellers to try to get the most out of their agreements. The hot markets in most of Ontario since the initial pandemic restrictions were loosened are no exception, and we have seen an...

By Eric Lay of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday October 5, 2020.

Updated Repair and Warranty Deadlines for New Home Builders and Buyers

On July 6, 2020, Tarion announced the reinstatement of certain statutory timelines that had previously been suspended pursuant to Ontario’s Emergency Order. Builders and buyers should take note that the following rules will apply to builder repairs, warranty submission timelines,...

By of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday August 18, 2020.