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 …
Long-Used Driveway: Legal Rights
Murray-Leung v. Dyck (2026 ONCA 204) The Ontario Court of Appeal looked at the issues related to a driveway and the rules related to the rights associated with long term …
“Seller’s Remorse” in Commercial Development
Culos Development (1996) Inc. v. Baytalan, 2025 BCCA 265 The British Columbia Court of Appeal reviewed the law relating to commercial developments in Culos Development (1996) Inc. v. Baytalan. The …
Holdover Provision Interpretation
Question about a Holdover period: A real estate agent goes to a home of a FSBO. The Seller who is not represented by another agent. The new agent says: “I …
Disclosure: Listing Agent is Compromised under TRESA
Question: A Listing agent is concerned that by asking directly about permits from their Seller client, they may be placing the Seller in a liability position by creating disclosure around …
Commercial Indicators – 20 March 2026
Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 3.32%*Est CANHOU 06/15/31[-0.01%] 10 Year – 3.81%*Est CANHOU 09/15/36[-] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.54%[-] Prime Rate 4.45%[-] GoC2 Year – 2.94%CAN 02/01/28[+0.06%] 3 Year – 3.03%CAN 03/01/29[+0.08%] 5 Year …
Can an Estate Be Settled Before Someone Dies?
Can an estate be “sorted out” or distributed early, before death especially where an Attorney pursuant to a Power of Attorney or Guardian is already in place? The short answer: …