This is the recently released report of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board concerning the March 2021 results: “April 6, 2021- For the third straight month of 2021, record home …
Rogue Home Inspectors
Most Home Inspectors are quite legitimate. They are professionals who take their business seriously and conduct their business affairs in accordance with sound ethical practices. Then, there are the …
Landlord’s Access to Tenant’s Premises for the Sale
Landlord’s Notice for Showings to Prospective Purchasers How does the Landlord gain access to the Tenant’s unit if he wants to sell the property? If you want to know about …
Landscaping the Front Yard Pays Dividends
Landscaping in your front yard can pay dividends when it comes time to sell. But, just where is your front yard? Sometimes, this can be a problem. You want to …
Five Financial Reasons for Home Ownership
Would like to buy some real estate! In particular, are you thinking about buying a house. Let’s summarize the principal financial advantages: 1) use of rental income2) use of leverage3) …
Joint Tenancy ~ a Poor Man’s Will
Question: I am concerned about my mother. Ten years ago, she married a man who now seems to be in ill health. He has operated his own business for over …
Joint Tenancy Thwarts Bankruptcy
Joint Tenancy Thwarts Bankruptcy Ontario Real Estate Source By Brian Madigan LL.B. Having property registered in joint tenancy actually worked quite favourably. A doctor acquired a matrimonial home and placed …
Joint Tenancy Does not offer Creditor Protection
By Brian Madigan LL.B. We looked at a case where a joint interest in a matrimonial home effectively thwarted bankruptcy. But, that was a peculiar case. In Re: Cameron, it …
Estate Issues with Joint Tenancy
While there are some advantages to joint tenancy, there are also some problems. The primary advantage is the ease of administration of a deceased’s estate. It is simple and uncomplicated, …
Do You have to Close on a Hoarder’s House?
Well, if they have moved everything out, then you do; but what are your rights if they still have piles of junk left behind? To some extent, the answer depends …