by James R.G. Cook | Sep 16, 2026 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS Being named in a trust doesn’t necessarily mean you own the property. An Ontario mother registered farmland in trust for her two young daughters in 1996, but nearly 30 years later, the court found she remained the beneficial owner. One daughter said years...
by James R.G. Cook | Apr 21, 2026 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS An Ontario court has ruled that mortgage lenders can ask a court to remove a certificate of pending litigation — a legal notice registered on title — even when they are not party to the underlying dispute. The case involved a woman who claimed an equitable...
by James R.G. Cook | Mar 9, 2026 | Legal Issues
Stock photo (Canva) QUICK HITS A buyer submitted a $557,000 offer on an Ontario property without making her agreement conditional on financing, despite knowing before she made the offer that the property’s zoning had changed from residential to W2. The...
by James R.G. Cook | Feb 10, 2026 | Legal Issues, News
QUICK HITS An Ontario court ordered a buyer to pay $1.8 million in damages after failing to complete an $8.3-million property purchase in Mississauga, rejecting arguments that the seller failed to mitigate losses. The court found the seller took reasonable...
by James R.G. Cook | Nov 3, 2025 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS The developer’s attempt to add nearly $60,000 in extra fees beyond the APS terms was determined to be a breach of contract. Courts ruled that sellers must provide clear documentation and justification for any additional charges listed in statements of...
