Second marriages often begin with optimism and a fresh start but beneath the surface, they can be far more complex than they appear. When you combine blended families, unequal wealth, …
TV Mount: Chattel or Fixture?
Question: No reference was made to the TV mount in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. The Seller is unsure whether to leave it or take it with them. They …
RRIF is a Valuable Tool
A RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund) is a Canadian retirement vehicle designed to pay you income after retirement, typically created by converting an RRSP. 🔹 What is a RRIF? A …
Estate Planning Could have eliminated Cottage Dispute
Poole v. Poole, 2026 ONSC 1545, 13 March 2026 In Poole v. Poole, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was asked to resolve a familiar but often emotionally charged dispute: …
Commercial Indicators – 27 March 2026
Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 3.44% CANHOU 06/15/31[+0.09%] 10 Year – 3.94%*Est CANHOU 09/15/36[+0.09%] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.54%[-] Prime Rate 4.45%[-] GoC2 Year – 3.00%CAN 02/01/28[+0.06%] 3 Year – 3.11%CAN 03/01/29[+0.07%] 5 Year …
No Specific Performance: Commercial Investment Property
No Specific Performance: Commercial Investment Property Rabinowitz v. 2528061 Ontario Inc. 2026 ONCA 21 The Ontario Court of Appeal has delivered a practical lesson for commercial real estate lawyers: don’t …
No Closing: Commission Still Payable
StreetCity Realty Inc. Brokerage v. Paner House III Inc. 14 January 2026 A recent Ontario Superior Court decision confirms an important principle for real estate professionals: a failed closing does …
Drywall Date Stamps Evidence of Cover Up
Austin v. MacFarlane, 2026 ONSC 463 A recent Ontario Superior Court decision highlights the serious legal weight of vendor representations from MLS listings to closing warranties. The Issue The transaction was …
One Day Late: Builder Loses Cancellation Right and Buyer Wins the Property
Ponesse et al. v. Astoria Homes Inc. et al. A recent Ontario Superior Court decision delivers a clear message to builders and real estate lawyers alike: if you have a …
Handshake Deal Gone Wrong: Court Awards 50% Share of Property Profits
Zuregat v. 12048728 Canada Inc. Ontario Superior Court 23 March 20 A recent Ontario Court decision highlights a common but dangerous practice in real estate and business: handshake agreements without …