Sometimes the deposit is just not paid. I know that it’s supposed to be paid. What happens if the purchaser doesn’t pay the deposit? Can the vendor get out of …
Investment Real Estate in Ontario’s Cottage Country
I think that it is important for investors to have a “waterfront property”. That’s where the long term value will be in rural and vacation areas. In terms of value: …
Seller wants to Close but Stay in Possession for Two Weeks
Question: For a variety of reasons we have a situation where the Seller needs to close on the house sale, so that they can purchase their smaller property. Neither have …
Doctrine of Merger ~ Just Simplification
The doctrine of merger is an ancient common law doctrine. Essentially it is just simplification. Let’s look at three examples: 1) Tenant purchases leased land, 2) Purchaser completes the closing, …
Commencement of Good Faith and Honesty Doctrines
When does good faith and honesty start when it comes to contracts? Well, the first thing that you have to have is a contract. So, that means that the two …
Cancellation of the Listing ~ Is it Over?
Maybe not! You negotiated and signed a Cancellation with your first agent. Now, you are about to enter into a new listing with your second agent. Might you still owe …
Where is Your Front Yard?
By Brian Madigan LL.B. Where is your front yard? Sometimes, this can be a problem. You want to landscape, but you are not quite sure where to put the brick …
Joint Tenancy Issues
Question: I am about to list a property for sale, but when I checked there are actually three persons named as joint tenants. Only two are my clients Answer: The …
Agent Fails to check Renovations Carried out With Permits
This a brief summary of a RECO Discipline case. SUMMARY OF AGREEMENTS It is agreed that Fred Flintstone acted unprofessionally when he: 1. Failed to take reasonable steps to verify …
Termination of Joint Tenancy
Matrimonial Home Spouse and One Other Question: I was looking on line for precedent to support the argument that 26(1) of the FLA does not sever a joint tenancy of …