Question: There is a firm accepted Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and it’s discovered two weeks from closing that the Seller owes more than the offered amount to purchase. Buyer …
Agent Retaining Home Inspector
If you are an Agent and you believe that your Buyer needs to retain a home inspector, then: Since home inspectors are not regulated at this time in Ontario, don’t …
Standard of Care For Home Inspector (Proof)
In Miller Desjardins v. JF Lajoie Construction Inc. et al, 2025 ONSC 2522, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, through Judge Flaherty considered a home inspection report. What is the …
No Breach of Home Inspection Contract
In Miller Desjardins v. JF Lajoie Construction Inc. et al, 2025 ONSC 2522, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, through Judge Flaherty considered a home inspection report: Breach of Contract …
Solar Blanket: In or Out?
Question: I have an upcoming closing that is causing some issues. Upon visiting the home my clients retrieved a feature sheet that listed numerous upgrades and features of the home. …
Century Home Destroyed by Fire: No Specific Performance
The Buyer had acquire a century home which was destroyed by fire. The Trial Judge determined that the Buyer was not entitled to specific performance because it was no just …
Role of a Lawyer in a Real Estate Transaction
A lawyer may be retained by a consumer in two capacities with respect to a real estate transaction: In many situations, a lawyer is consulted to draft an Offer. The …
Lawyers Acting for Buyers: Paperwork
Question: We have a request from a lawyer that he has a client interested in one of our listings and wants to show them the property He wanted the lockbox …
Builder sets Closing One Day Late: No Escape for Buyer
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Ezidiegwu v. Manorgate Homes on 26 February 2025 confirmed: The appeal was dismissed and costs of the appeal were awarded to the Builder at …
Time of the Essence and 9 minutes Late
The Ontario Court of Appeal looked at a case where the delivery of the funds for closing was 9 minutes late. That was unfortunate for the Buyer since the Seller …