Question: I am about to list a property for sale, but when I checked there are actually three persons named as joint tenants. Only two are my clients Answer: The …
Side by Side Driveways Did not Become “Mutual”
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently considered another potential “mutual driveway situation. In English v. Perras, 20 July 2018, the Court decided that the evidence was insufficient to establish the …
Roof Patched, Leaks and Late Discovery
Question: Buyers have noticed an active leak in the roof of an extension to the main building. They noticed the damage on the day they took possession, but thought it …
Undisclosed Furnace Rental
Question: Just had a conversation with the Listing agent. The property closed, and then it turns out that the furnace and air conditioner are leased. Wouldn’t the buyer’s lawyer check …
Preventing Disaster if the Renovator Goes Bankrupt
Recently, there have been reports about a renovation building contractor who ran into financial difficulty and has left as many as 15 families in a mess with partially completed projects. …
Waterfront Condos: Toronto or Florida?
Well, if you are talking about the weather, Florida for sure, but if you are looking at real estate as an investment, study the situation carefully. You might be surprised! …
Material Fact Disclosure
Occupation and Ownership I have occupied the property since _________________ I bought the property on ________________ The registered owners of the property are ______________________ The property is held as joint …
Flying Marble and Old Insurance Policies
A few years ago, it was raining marble at the single best location for real estate in Canada, the intersection of King and Bay Streets in Toronto. Canada’s tallest …
Locating Your Front Yard
Where is your front yard? Sometimes, this can be a problem. You want to landscape, but you are not quite sure where to put the brick lamppost and the blue …
Ice Damming ~ Be careful!
In the particularly cold months, “ice damming” can become a problem. It starts out with cold weather outside, and insufficient insulation in the attic. The heat in the house escapes …