47 Jade Crescent, Brampton FIRE The case also demonstrates the danger of creating additional rental units without determining whether the proposed configuration is legally permitted. A property that was designed …
Brampton Fire Case Timeline
47 Jade Crescent, Brampton 2016 — Purchase of the property Meskerem Endeshaw Kassay purchased 47 Jade Crescent in 2016. The property was originally registered as a legal two-unit Additional Residential …
Brampton Landlord Sentenced to Jail Following Fatal Fire
A recent Brampton case provides a serious warning to Ontario landlords about the importance of Fire Code compliance. In 2016, Meskerem Endeshaw Kassay purchased a property at 47 Jade Crescent, …
Vendor Take-Back Mortgages, Default Interest and the Interest Act
Thomas v. Khosa, 2026 ONSC 5054 A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides an important reminder that the terms of a mortgage cannot always be enforced …
August 2026 Real Estate Performance TRREB
These are the average sales prices on a monthly basis this year for single family homes in the GTA. It includes detached, semis, townhouses and condos: January $968,468 February $1,007,392 …
Commercial Indicators – 4 September 2026
Commercial Bond Yields CMB 5 Year – 3.59% CANHOU 12/15/31 [+0.03%] 10 Year – 4.07% CANHOU 03/15/37 [+0.02%] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.55% [+0.01%] …
Does the 21-Year Rule Apply to Testamentary Trusts?
When people hear the expression “21-year rule,” they often associate it with family trusts and estate freezes. It is sometimes assumed that a trust created under a Will, commonly called …
Why Family Trusts Require Early Estate Planning: The 21-Year Rule
Family trusts have become an important tool in Canadian estate and tax planning, particularly where a family owns a business or significant investment assets. A properly structured family trust can …
A Mortgage Can Secure an Existing Debt
Sundaralingam v. Mohanathasan 2026 ONSC 5002 A recent Ontario Superior Court decision provides an important lesson about mortgages and assumed debt. In Sundaralingam v. Mohanathasan, the defendant acquired a property …
“Absolute Discretion” Does Not Mean Unlimited Discretion
Karrow v. Boghosian, 2026 ONSC 2425 Estate trustees are often given considerable discretion under a Will. But how far does that discretion actually extend? A recent decision of the …