Question: I have a seller and she is on title alone, separated and he moved out. It was a matrimonial home. Two years go by and she can’t afford to …
Mutual Driveway – Found in Title Search- Remedies
Oftentimes, the issue of a mutual driveway will come up in discussions and sometimes Buyers and Sellers alike will wonder where they stand. Question: If the title was searched by …
Agent Misses the Parking Pad Agreement
This situation was simple enough. Bob acted for Bill in the sale of his property. There was a mutual driveway. It was not quite wide enough to park Bill’s car …
Water Presence Discovered After Agreement Before Closing
Considerations Question: Buyer does inspection before submitting offer. No problems come up and he buys the house firm. He goes for a revisit and notices a big puddle of water …
Dealing with a “Legal Non-Conforming Use” in Ontario
There are a few issues with “legal non-conforming” considerations. The basic principle is that municipal by-laws cannot be retroactive. If a building is constructed in accordance with applicable zoning and …
How Soon Can I List an Estate?
Question: The Owner just passed away. How soon can I list the property for sale? Answer: If there is a Will, then the Estate Trustee has authority to act including …
Seller Dies Before Closing
Question: I have done a few Estate sales and understand the probate clause, but what happens if the Seller passes away after the house has been sold but has yet …
Can You Terminate a “Joint Tenancy” by Executing a Will?
Question: I read that “A joint tenant cannot bequeath his or her interest by means of a will…”. Does that mean that even if there is a Will of John …
Adding a New Party to the Deal (Ontario)
Question: Is there a correct way to add a new party or additional party to a real estate deal? Answer: You can do this by: 1) a new Agreement, 2) …
Utility Withdrawal of Service on Closing and Liens (Ontario)
Question: I acted as the Buyer’s Agent and after closing found out that the hydro services were to be cut off and a lien was to be placed upon the …