If you are looking at waterfront property, you really want to know where your property ends and the lake begins. You definitely don’t want a “gap”. So, where’s the line? …
Two Reasons for the Deposit
There are actually two basic reasons for a deposit in a real estate transaction: 1) to constitute security for payment, and 2) to establish a pre-estimate of the damages in …
Canadian Government Denounces “Marriage Fraud”
In a new publication entitled “Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know”, the government deals with the issue of “marriage fraud”. Here’s the note on Marriage: Marriage Marriage is a …
Are you looking for an eco-friendly bed bug remedy?
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, “Bed bugs are small wingless insects that feed solely upon the blood of warm-blooded animals.” Bed bugs are not socio-economically oriented Bed …
Did Condominiums Come From Ancient Rome?
As just about everyone knows, condominiums had their origins in ancient Rome. In fact, you can find that type of reference on just about one half of the brochures for …
Condominium Ownership Explained
A condominium is a parcel of real estate. It is one single unit of a condominium corporation. In effect, it is one method of common ownership with others of a …
Proper Completion of Confirmation of Acceptance
Since we know that there is a problem signing the current version of the Confirmation of Acceptance, how should the statement be handled? It looks like you have the following …
Real Estate Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
One of the best opportunities for investment is owning your own building. This is a great advantage for small business entrepreneurs. If you have a location for your business that …
Lawyer’s Approval: What Clause to Use?
You have already decided to include in an Offer “subject to lawyer’s approval”, but what particular clause do you want? Case law seems to suggest that in Ontario, a general …
Lawyer’s Approval: Legal Terms, Business Terms, or Both?
In a number of cases, a clause will be included in an Offer “subject to lawyer’s approval”. But, just exactly what does that mean? The answer, unfortunately is far from …