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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...
What is an Irrevocable Date and Why is it Important?
A binding contract requires offer and acceptance and consideration. Generally, an offer can be accepted at any time until it is revoked. In order to not allow an offer to be available for acceptance all Agreements of Purchase and Sale...
Agreements of Purchase and Sale Must be Completed in Good Faith
If you have been following my blog, I surprised many people last year with the revelation in Agreements of Purchase and Sale are legally binding contracts that you cannot simply "use" a condition in the agreement to "get out" of the deal....
Benefits Available With Real Estate Lawyers for First-Time Home Buyers
There are many aspects of a real estate transaction that may seem overwhelming, especially when it is your first home purchase. The transaction is likely the largest investment you have ever made. In order to ensure that the transaction goes...
