by James R.G. Cook | Jun 21, 2023 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS: In Riopelle v Riopelle, a real estate agent faced criminal charges, and a reporter published an article based on an anonymous tip. The realtor sued the reporter, alleging invasion of privacy and conspiracy, but the court dismissed the claims. The judge...
by James R.G. Cook | Jun 14, 2023 | Legal Issues, News
QUICK HITS: A real estate agent provided a rough estimate of property values to a client going through a separation, but the client later felt it was too low and sued the agent for negligence. The agent argued that the client received what she paid for and that the...
by James R.G. Cook | Jun 12, 2023 | Legal Issues
Prospective buyers of a condominium unit in Ontario have the right to obtain a status certificate that is supposed to provide them with essential information about the physical and financial situation of the condominium, including any outstanding or expected claims or...
by James R.G. Cook | May 15, 2023 | Legal Issues
Litigation often arises in the real estate realm when buyers and sellers clash over the disclosure of property deficiencies discovered after a transaction is finalized. In Bolduc v. Legault, the buyers took legal action against the seller, seeking compensation for...
by James R.G. Cook | Mar 30, 2023 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS In a recent legal case, a plaintiff sued a home builder and her real estate agent, alleging that she had been misled into buying a semi-detached home instead of a fully detached one. During the discovery process, the plaintiff’s lawyer asked...
