Question: An Offer presented on a 50 plus acreage parcel in rural Ontario. We have just found out that the Snow Mobile Trail crosses the property at the end, a …
Is a Deposit a Requirement for a Valid Contract?
Question: Is a Deposit a Requirement for a Valid Contract? Answer: A valid contract in Ontario requires either: 1) consideration, or 2) a seal. All standard form OREA contracts are …
Interior Dimensions and Accuracy ~ Be Careful
Double Check Measurements By Brian Madigan LL.B. How important are the actual measurements of a room? Does size matter?Sometimes, it does. Possibly the prospective purchaser is undertaking some rough calculations …
Confirmation of Acceptance and Who Signs
The purpose of the Confirmation of Acceptance (COA) is to set the clock running. It’s not a document which exists in many jurisdictions, but it is used in Ontario. The …
Interference With BRA Contract?
Question: A potential Buyer is very upset with their agent. They have signed a Buyer Representation Agreement. How can I deal with this potential Buyer and stay out of trouble? …
Handling Commission Reduction Proposals
Question: Does a Listing agent have to disclose to other potential Buyers, if one Buyer’s Agent proposes to reduce his commission? Answer: The quick answer is “yes”, provided you agree …
Furnace Rental: The standard Agreement
Question: An agent listed a condo with a rental furnace. Brokerage remarks state furnace is rental $90 month. Offer did not include the rental and both agents missed it, supposed …
Furnace is a Rental – Just Found Out Before Closing
Question: I am the Buyer’s agent. Three days before closing I just found out the furnace is a rental. What can be done? Answer: The furnace is a fixture in …
False Representation Made by Agent without Liability
This is the “buildable lot” case, Drolet v. Re/Max Riverview (2016) and the “issue” of the false representation. If the agent indeed made a false statement, why was there no …
Failure to Register Transfer of Title From an Estate (Ontario)
Question: I am just about to list a house. There are three owners and they are all willing to sign. However, on checking with the Registry Office, there are still …