Filing a Notice of a Lawsuit

There is a procedure available in Ontario which is a very effective remedy. Oftentimes, the success of a lawsuit swings in the balance. Let’s assume that there is an Agreement …

Estate Liability For Purchase

Question: The husband signed an Agreement to purchase a property, but, he was killed in a car accident before closing. What happens now? Is his Estate liable? Answer: This is …

Downsizing for Seniors: The “Project”

This can be a difficult and challenging project. There are several issues to take into consideration: Assembling the Team, Finding a suitable location, Finding a Property within the Right Price …

Who is a Senior?

That’s an interesting question. There are Seniors and then, there are senior Seniors. I do appreciate that anyone over 55 can get a certain discount as they travel. That’s just …

Fixtures Clause in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale

The “Fixtures” clause in the standard form OREA Agreement of Purchase and Sale (2016 version) reads as follows: 5. FIXTURES EXCLUDED:……………………………………………………………………………………… Fixtures are part of the real estate. They don’t …

Who Orders the Status Certificate?

Question: Whose responsibility is it to obtain the Status Certificate? The Buyer’s lawyer, the Seller, the Seller’s Agent, the Buyer’s agent. I just had one, where I thought that my …

30 Rules Relating to Deposits

Deposit Issues A deposit is not required to make a contract enforceable A deposit is a sign of good faith All deposits are non-refundable A refundable deposit must be specified …