by James R.G. Cook | Feb 10, 2026 | Legal Issues, News
QUICK HITS An Ontario court ordered a buyer to pay $1.8 million in damages after failing to complete an $8.3-million property purchase in Mississauga, rejecting arguments that the seller failed to mitigate losses. The court found the seller took reasonable...
by James R.G. Cook | Jul 28, 2025 | Columnists, Legal Issues
When a real estate deal in Bowmanville, Ont. fell apart, neither the buyer nor the sellers were ready to close on the extended date, and no one took formal steps to keep the deal alive. The court ruled that since key conditions like a lease weren’t met and both sides...
by James R.G. Cook | May 20, 2025 | Columnists, Legal Issues
Stock photo (Canva) QUICK HITS Several Ontario homebuyers challenged a developer’s attempt to add tens of thousands of dollars in surprise utility-related charges just before closing, arguing those costs weren’t clearly allowed in their contracts. The court...
by James R.G. Cook | Apr 29, 2025 | Legal Issues
Stock photo (Canva) QUICK HITS A buyer agreed to purchase a marina property but refused to close when a condominium neighbour registered a notice claiming parking rights, creating a title defect. The Ontario Superior Court found the seller was not responsible...
by James R.G. Cook | Apr 21, 2025 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS A Toronto buyer backed out of a real estate deal in Ontario after the keys weren’t delivered to his lawyer on closing day. The dispute led to five years of litigation, despite the court finding that the issue could have been easily resolved. ...
