Question: The house across the street is up for sale. It is listed with a real estate agent. I know that the house was a “murder scene” almost 35 years …
Clients and Customers
Are there any specific duties and obligations owed to Clients that are not owed to Customers under the Act and the Regulations (aside and apart from “best interests)? And, what …
Guardian ad Litem
The latin expression “ad litem” pronounced “ad light um” means “for this suit” or “for the purposes of this lawsuit”. Generally, the expression is used in connection with the term …
Properties Repaired and Rectified
On occasion real estate agents are presented with difficult and challenging facts. There has been damage to a building. It was repaired. The Insurance company paid. But the question is …
Should You Have 10 Agents or Just 1 ?
Which is better? You might think 10. In fact, that’s what most people think. In reality, you are probably better off with one good agent who has your best interests …
Restricted Customer Service Agreement for Commercial Properties
From time to time, an Owner or Landlord doesn’t want to place their property on MLS. They want to deal with one particular person at a particular Brokerage and will …
Powers of Attorney
Basically, there are two kinds of Powers of Attorney: Personal Care, General for Assets. Most people need them both. The first one deals with daily living decisions which affect the …
Imposition of Liability upon Sales Representative and Sellers in Real Estate Transaction
Here’s a quick review of the facts in the Krawchuk and Scherbak case: Facts The sellers knew that: •· the foundation of the house was seriously compromised and •· there …
Inadequate Disclosure: Sellers and Brokerage both Liable to Buyer
The sellers, Scherbaks knew that there were some problems with the foundation. The real estate sales representative, Wendy Weddell knew that too, but failed to pursue the issue on inquiry. …
Krawchuk v. Scherbak (2012)
This case reached the Supreme Court of Canada on 8 December 2012. Leave to appeal was denied. The Court therefore by implication endorsed the ruling of the Ontario Court of …