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Understanding Ontario Municipal Planning Appeals – Bill 108 & The Ford Amendments from Land Development Lawyers

Read time: 5 minutes On June 6, 2019, Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choices Act received Royal Assent. The Bill, introduced by the Ford government, amends thirteen different statutes that impact municipalities and land use planning processes, including changes to the Planning Act and appeals process. This will change, amongst other things, how planning […]

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Real Estate Lawyer Tips: Land Severances – What You Need To Know

Land Severances (Consents): What You Need to Know About the Application and Appeal Processes Read Time: 3-4 Minutes A land severance, also called a “consent”, occurs when a piece of land is authorized to be separated from a larger lot, forming a new lot or parcel. Lots can be created by an approved plan of […]

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Land Use Planning Evidence: The Basis for your Municipal Appeal | Real Estate Law

Land Use Planning Evidence: The Basis for your Municipal Appeal Read time: 4 minutes Land Use Planning If you plan on bringing an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (“OMB”) or to the forthcoming Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”), you better have a good land use planner experienced with giving written and verbal evidence on […]

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Real Estate Law: Major Changes Coming to the Ontario Municipal Board

Major Changes Coming to the Ontario Municipal Board Read time: 4-5 minutes Ontario Municipal Board Changes | Bill 139 had its first reading on May 30, 2017, its second reading in September and has been ordered for its third reading. As the Bill currently stands, it will significantly change the process by which local planning […]

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What You Need to Know About the New Toronto Local Appeal Body

What You Need to Know About the New Toronto Local Appeal Body Read time: 2-3 minutes Toronto Local Appeal Body The Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) is an independent administrative tribunal set up in Toronto to replace the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for Toronto-based appeals. The TLAB was established on March 29, 2017 with the […]

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