by Martin Rumack | Aug 20, 2019 | Legal Issues
Kitec piping was sold and used between 1995 and 2007. It was used in new home construction and in renovations of some existing homes as a piping system for carrying water throughout the house, and for supplying water to radiant heating systems for both the home and...
by Martin Rumack | Dec 7, 2018 | Featured, Legal Issues
Recently an Ontario court handed down an important ruling in a case called Re Milne Estate, and it’s one that could impact the validity of your wills. As part of their estate planning and with the help of a lawyer, Mr. and Mrs. Milne had each prepared both a primary...
by Martin Rumack | Oct 11, 2018 | Featured, Guest Columns, Legal Issues
Oct. 17 is right around the corner. When that date arrives, it will usher in a profound change in Canada, because it marks the point that smoking cannabis will be legal. Under the federal Cannabis Act, Canadians will be legally permitted to buy, possess, use and share...
by Martin Rumack | Jul 20, 2018 | Columnists, Featured
Are you buying a new home or condominium unit with another person? If so, there is an interesting and probably little-known rule about the HST New Housing Rebate that may surprise you – and more importantly may disqualify you from obtaining the rebate entirely. The...
by Martin Rumack | Feb 20, 2018 | Legal Issues
Condominiums that in their previous lives were used as warehouses, other types of industrial structures, churches, jails or orphanages have been given a new lease on life in recent years when they were converted into condominiums. In the construction industry they are...