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Land Development Lawyer Explains Ontario Planning Act Amendments

February 3, 2022 Some long overdue changes have recently been paid to Ontario’s Planning Act. Thesechanges should reduce red tape, expedite land division processes for the benefit of thepublic, and clarify certain processes to ensure consistency across Ontario. The provinceestimates that the amendments could result in a combined annual saving of over $6.8million for landowners, […]

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Common Problems in Real Estate Transactions Discussed by Ontario Real Estate Lawyer

Read Time: 5 minutes Investing in property is often an individual’s largest investment. The process of viewing properties, making an offer and moving into a new home can be exciting. However, like any legal contract, there are some risks involved and problems that can arise. Here are a few potential problems that can arise in […]

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Real Estate Lawyer Discusses Agreements of Purchase and Sale

Read time: 5-6 minutes An Agreement of Purchase and Sale (“ APS ”) is a legally binding contract that is used in real estate transactions. While many people are familiar with what this document is, many people do not take the time to fully read and understand all of the clauses and conditions before they […]

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Commercial Leases & COVID-19

Read time: 2-3 minutes Given this unprecedented situation, commercial landlords and tenants should review their lease documents to determine their rights and obligations. Force Majeure or Unavoidable Delay Clause Force majeure or ‘unavoidable delay’ clauses in commercial leases address events beyond a party’s control, such as a natural disaster, that prevent a party from performing […]

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Disclosing Caveat Emptor in Real Estate Transactions – Notes from a Real Estate Law Firm

Do I Have to Disclose This? The Duty to Disclose and Caveat Emptor in Real Estate Transactions Read time: 3-4 minutes In real estate transactions, when must the vendor disclose defects with the property? Or can a vendor rely on the doctrine of caveat emptor or “buyer beware?” And what happens if the vendor doesn’t […]

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The Limitations Act: Understanding the Time Limits to Commence a Claim | Civil Litigation Law

Read time: 3 minutes If you have suffered an injury or loss due to the actions of another party and are considering initiating a civil claim, it is important to understand the limitations imposed by the Limitations Act, 2002 (the “Act”). The Act imposes limitations on how long a plaintiff can wait before initiating their […]

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