SPIS ~ water flow This was a case in the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 1997 involving the use of the Property Condition Statement. Mr. and Mrs. Lance purchased …
SPIS ~ Hunt and Eagle Auto
Defect in the Dishwasher This matter was a trial in the Small Claims Court at Stratford, Ontario in 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt acquired certain premises in Stratford comprising both …
Agreements “of” and “for” Sale
There are actually two separate and distinct documents used to evidence an agreement to convey land: 1) agreements of purchase and sale, and2) agreements for sale. The first category is …
Good Title and Better Title
The traditional definition of good title in law, is a title without any qualifications, exceptions or explanations. A solicitor’s opinion on title would point out any matters that were relevant …
Real Estate and the Law of Disclosure
The general rule of law in Ontario concerning the purchase of land is that of “caveat emptor“, or as translated “let the buyer beware.” At common law this principle stood …
SPIS – Weinman and Brinkman
Better to ask about a SPIS This was a Small Claims Court decision in Toronto involving the use of the Seller Property Information Statement. Briefly, the purchaser acquired a real …
SPIS ~ Royt and Goldenberg
What about the stairs and retaining wall on City property This is a case which involves the discussion of the Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) and its effect on the …
SPIS ~ Wiebe and Loconte
Mice in the House This case involves a claim for damages against the vendors, the former owners of a house. The house was located in Winnipeg and the decision was …
Disclosure: Nasty Neighbours
Question: Are there any disclosure requirements when it comes to neighbours? One of my past clients who has considered selling in the past due to the neighbours being difficult told …
SPIS ~ Sask and Brooke
Disclosure: Strata Documents were sufficient This was a case heard in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and it involved the Property Condition Disclosure Statement. Briefly, the plaintiff as purchaser …