by James R.G. Cook | Nov 25, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
In Bilotta v. Booth, 2020 ONCA 522, the Ontario Court of Appeal determined that the buyer of a residential property did not have the right to refuse to close a transaction on the basis that they had not been provided with timely notice of water damage from a basement...
by Shaneka Shaw Taylor | Nov 18, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
What recourse do you have when your commercial neighbour decides to unilaterally remove parking that you both share? This issue was addressed by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in York Region Condominium Corporation No. 890 v. Market Village Markham Inc. York...
by Martin Rumack | Nov 10, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
An Agreement of Purchase and Sale is just like any other legal contract: Once duly signed, it is binding and must be honoured according to its terms. If either party fails to do so, the repercussions can be costly. In a recent case, Datta v. Eze, the seller of a home...
by Shaneka Shaw Taylor | Oct 23, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
One of the most significant pieces of law affecting Realtors in Ontario received Royal Assent in March: the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 (TRESA), repealing and replacing the Real Estate Business and Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA). This new legislation permits...
by James R.G. Cook | Oct 15, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
In Niu v. Cao, 2020 ONSC 5407 (CanLII), an Ontario real estate agent was permitted to proceed with a defamation claim stemming from online postings maligning her professional reputation. The decision was released on the same day as two decisions by the Supreme Court...
by Martin Rumack | Oct 8, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
An “unconditional” offer is one that is made without any conditions attached – such as the buyer first being able to obtain financing, obtain a satisfactory home inspection, sell their existing home and/or other stipulations. In a recent case called Perkins v....
