by Shaneka Shaw Taylor | Sep 25, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
In Kazakevich v. Sychev, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed when an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) will be kept alive, preventing a buyer’s release from their contractual obligations. The court also clarified the standard of care owed by a real...
by Samantha Prasad | Sep 11, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
From what I have read, the demand for cottage properties has soared during COVID-19. City folk are eager to get out of the city for a change of scenery, especially since many people are still working from home. So the idea of having your laptop set up on the dock of...
by Shaneka Shaw Taylor | Aug 25, 2020 | Legal Issues
What obligations do sellers and buyers have in a real estate transaction when the property has been accidentally damaged – such as by a fire – prior to closing? The Superior Court of Justice addressed this complicated issue in Pordell v. Crowther. The seller, Paul...
by Harjot Atwal | Aug 20, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
As cities grow, so must their parks. This is the underlying logic of s.42 of Ontario’s Planning Act. Even if one is not a municipal planner (or not a particularly outdoorsy person), one can usually recognize that parks offer value to everyone. Beyond being beautiful...
by Shaneka Shaw Taylor | Jul 21, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
At what point in time should a developer terminate a pre-construction Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) when a buyer breaches the agreement? Well, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Lucas v. 1858793 Ontario Inc. o/a Howard Park has said “within a reasonable...
by Daniella Gold | Jul 14, 2020 | Advice for Agents, Legal Issues
Working with divorcing clients can be both extremely challenging and extremely rewarding. With divorce rates expected to soar in the coming months, it is important to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to assist clients in working through the sale of their home...
