by James R.G. Cook | Jun 25, 2024 | Legal Issues
A long-running dispute between neighbours over a strip of land just 21.9 centimetres wide ended in court after years of litigation and 10 affidavits. In Margaritis v. Milne, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled on whether the doctrine of adverse possession...
by James R.G. Cook | May 31, 2024 | Legal Issues
Co-authored by Christina Tassopoulos QUICK HITS The judge extended a homeowner’s time to appeal an Order to Comply because it was based on a misunderstanding by the owner and the municipality of the property’s legal use. Three complaints were issued from...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | May 2, 2024 | Legal Issues, News
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has launched a case against two Ontario realtors, and two additional (unknown) defendants. Court documents provided to REM state that the defendants — Sandra Maher and Penny Dutkowski, who are not TRREB members, along...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Apr 15, 2024 | Boards & Associations, Legal Issues, News
On Wednesday, the Government of Ontario introduced new housing legislation outlining the latest steps it’s taking to cut red tape and help municipalities get more homes built in their communities. This is key to the province’s commitment to building at least 1.5...
by Natalka Falcomer | Apr 2, 2024 | Legal Issues, News
In a landmark development, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently settled a series of commission lawsuits, agreeing to pay $418 million USD in damages and pledging to overhaul its rules regarding real estate agent commissions. This settlement, prompted by...
by James R.G. Cook | Mar 27, 2024 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS JKSD made two loans to Jaymor – $250,000 and $125,000. Security was personal guarantee of Jaymor’s principal or a fourth mortgage’s registration against property. Jaymor defaulted on both loans. No fourth mortgage was registered on property, partly...
