Singh v. Feneich, 2025 ONCA 672 In today’s competitive real estate market, Buyers sometimes waive the financing condition to strengthen their offer. The decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal …
Buyer’s Agent Liability: Grow Ops, Disclosure Obligations
Fischer v. Volpe, 2016 ONSC 6326 Overview In Fischer v. Volpe, 2016 ONSC 6326, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered an important real estate disclosure dispute involving a former …
Disclosure of Marijuana Grow-Operations: Latent Defect or Stigma
Barbieri v. Mastronardi, 2014 ONCA 416 The Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Barbieri v. Mastronardi, 2014 ONCA 416 addresses an important issue in residential real estate transactions: The case …
When Must a Seller Disclose More Than Physical Defects?
1000425140 Ontario Inc. v. 1000176653 Ontario Inc., 2023 ONSC 6688 The Ontario Superior Court’s decision in 1000425140 Ontario Inc. v. 1000176653 Ontario Inc., 2023 ONSC 6688, is one of the …
Include “EV Charger” in Agreement
Leung v. Pacific Quorum Properties Inc., 2026 BCCRT 1040 Overview In Leung v. Pacific Quorum Properties Inc., 2026 BCCRT 1040, the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a purchaser’s claim …
Buyer Beware Still Matters: Disclosure Obligations
Empire Communities Ltd. et al. v. H.M.Q. et al., 2015 ONSC 4355 The principle of caveat emptor, or “buyer beware,” has long been a cornerstone of Ontario real estate law. …
When an Agent Must Correct a Client’s Misunderstanding
Painchaud v. Krimker, 2026 ONCA 494 The Ontario Court of Appeal has released an important decision for every real estate professional in the province. In Painchaud v. Krimker, the Court …
Must Sellers Disclose a Dangerous Neighbour?
Dennis v. Gray, 2011 ONSC 1567 The doctrine of caveat emptor, or “buyer beware,” has long been one of the cornerstones of Ontario real estate law. In most residential transactions, …
Amanuensis or Attorney?
Two Very Different Ways of Signing Documents One of the more interesting legal questions that occasionally arises in Ontario real estate practice is whether a person may sign a document …
When the Seller Says the Taxes Are Correct: But…
RECO Discipline: Jeffery W. Gyles (2025) One of the most common questions asked by Ontario REALTORS® is: The answer, increasingly, appears to be no, not without taking reasonable steps to …