by Bobby Vakili | Aug 31, 2026 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
There is often a misconception in the real estate industry that an “as-is” clause operates as a shield and provides absolute immunity to sellers who sell their properties and include “as-is, where-is” language in the agreement of purchase and...
by Brian Madigan | Mar 12, 2026 | Columnists, Legal Issues
Unlimited liability in residential real estate transactions — why? Who knows. It’s not the case in commercial real estate deals and it’s not the case in most other contractual relationships. In just about every other contract, there is a limitation on the...
by James R.G. Cook | Jun 17, 2025 | Columnists, Legal Issues
QUICK HITS The seller misrepresented the $6.2-million property by failing to disclose a known unpermitted addition. The buyer relied on the incomplete disclosure statement, which was part of the contract. The Court of Appeal reversed the trial decision and ordered the...
