by James R.G. Cook | Jul 30, 2024 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS In 2016, water pooling along a property line, traced back to a neighbour’s sump pump, contained harmful bacteria like E. coli. The neighbour failed to fix it due to financial constraints and lack of insurance. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice...
by James R.G. Cook | Jun 14, 2023 | Legal Issues, News
QUICK HITS: A real estate agent provided a rough estimate of property values to a client going through a separation, but the client later felt it was too low and sued the agent for negligence. The agent argued that the client received what she paid for and that the...
by Natalka Falcomer | Oct 11, 2016 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Legal Issues
Q: What’s the biggest fear most professionals have? A: Getting sued by a client. We all fear lawsuits because of what a lawsuit implies: Poor customer service; lack of knowledge; and overall failure to do what’s right and ethical. Q: What’s a growing trend? A: Clients...
