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 …
Long-Used Driveway: Legal Rights
Murray-Leung v. Dyck (2026 ONCA 204) The Ontario Court of Appeal looked at the issues related to a driveway and the rules related to the rights associated with long term …
Mortgagee Sale: No Duty to Disclose the Appraisal
Bank of Montreal v. Jain (ONSC 12 March 2026) A recent Ontario decision, Bank of Montreal v. Jain, clarifies an important point about mortgage enforcement and the sale of property. …
Court Confirms 10-Year Limitation for Trust Claims in Land
Sidhu v. Jain, 2026 ONCA 151 The Ontario Court of Appeal has reaffirmed an important principle for disputes involving ownership interests in real estate: fall under the Real Property Limitations …
When an Assignment Is Truly “Complete”:
Eo v. Chen, 2025 ONSC 6977 and the Risk of Builder Failure A recent Ontario Superior Court decision, Eo v. Chen, provides important guidance on assignment agreements for pre-construction properties …
Suing for Adverse Possession
Land Titles Qualified Harmur Investments Ltd. (“Harmur”) and Katherine Lillian Pearce (“Pearce”) owned neighbouring cottage properties on Calabogie Lake in the Township of Greater Madawaska. Harmur sought a vesting order …
Strict Deadlines Matter in Real Estate
Tang v. Rong, 2021 ONSC 8058 Background In Tang v. Rong (2021 ONSC 8058), the Ontario Superior Court considered what happens when a real estate deal doesn’t close on time, …
When “Time Is of the Essence”
Pre-construction 2012 – 2016 Deangelis v. Weldan Properties (Haig) Inc. Background In Deangelis v. Weldan Properties (Haig) Inc. (2017 ONSC), the purchasers, Christopher and Pasquale Deangelis, agreed to buy a …
Ontario Proposes Full HST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers
The Ontario government has announced a major new housing incentive designed to make homeownership more affordable for first-time buyers. Under the proposal, first-time home buyers purchasing a new home valued …
Purchaser Walks Away After Seller’s Title Transfer: No Justification
Hunter v. Atwal Superior Court of Justice, 2025 Background This case involved a failed residential sale where the purchaser refused to close after the property’s title was transferred by the …