Qureshi v. Zeema Investments Incorporated, 2026 ONCA 413 A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal provides an important lesson for real estate professionals, brokers, and purchasers regarding commission …
Mortgagee in Possession: Duties
Power of Sale Royal Trust Corporation of Canada v. 880185 Ontario Limited, 2008 CanLII 42418 (ONSC) One of the recurring questions in mortgage enforcement law is: What duties does a …
Mortgagees, Power of Sale, and Mitigation
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. v. Granada Investments Ltd. The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. v. Granada Investments Ltd., 2001 CanLII 2708 (ON CA), remains one …
When “Automatic Renewal” Becomes an Unenforceable Penalty
Med Group Ontario Inc. v. Owemanco Mortgage Holding Corp., 2026 ONSC 703 In Med Group Ontario Inc. v. Owemanco Mortgage Holding Corp., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice delivered a …
Legal Non-Conforming (“Grandfathered”) Uses in Ontario
What is a Legal Non-Conforming Use? Imagine purchasing a charming long-standing bed & breakfast (B&B). After temporarily closing for renovations, you discover the municipality now prohibits short-term accommodations on your …
No Specific Performance: Commercial Investment Property
No Specific Performance: Commercial Investment Property Rabinowitz v. 2528061 Ontario Inc. 2026 ONCA 21 The Ontario Court of Appeal has delivered a practical lesson for commercial real estate lawyers: don’t …
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 …
“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 …
When Your Defence Waives Your Privilege
One York Street Inc.v.2360083 Ontario Limited Court of Appeal 11 March 2026 The Issue Can a party claim they did not understand the legal implications of a lease while at …