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What Happens When a Landlord Defaults on their Mortgage?
When a mortgage goes into default, a mortgagee (the lender), has various options available to recover the debt owed to it. When this situation arises in the context of a mortgaged property that is subject to one or more tenancy...
Two appeal decisions spotlight plight of self-represented litigants
Lawyers are all too familiar with the increasing trend of parties representing themselves in court and the problems that this situation presents to their clients, to the self-represented litigants (SRLs) themselves and to the court. Two recent Court of Appeal...
Airbnb and Landlords in Ontario
With the growing popularity of Airbnb in Ontario, many landlords have made the decision that they would rather use their units as Airbnb rentals rather than trying to find long term tenants. Since traditional tenant agreements are no longer the...
When is it too late to sue for unpaid debt?
Every day businesses engage with other businesses for the provision of services. Typically, the service-provider will issue multiple invoices throughout the duration of the contract. Sometimes, however, not all of the invoices get paid. When is it too late to...
The Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal
The Ontario Government has created a new administrative condominium authority through amendments to the Condominium Act. The government developed the Ontario Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) to make dispute resolution easier and more cost-effective for owners and corporations. It will begin...
