In July 2009, in England, there was a discovery of a substantial number of artifacts from the Anglo-Saxons. They could be dated to the 7th and 8th centuries. The discovery took place …
Swimming Pool Liability
A Court imposed liability upon a swimming pool installer for improper advice. A mother who was the owner of an above ground pool acquired a slide from a private individual. …
Maybe You Can’t Trust the Contractor
The difficulty these days is that contractors have fallen upon hard times. This does not necessarily bode well for the homeowner. Consider the case of Mrs. Smith and TwinPac Swimming …
Don’t Forget to Holdback Money from the Contractor
You are entitled to holdback 10% of the value of the work after it has been completed for a period of 60 days. That’s the law! Although, many small contractors …
Change Your Swimming Pool into a Hot Tub!
Just turn up the heat! This is a great way to extend the life of your swimming pool. In the Fall as temperatures decrease, so does the use of most …
Inexpensive Ways to Fix Up the House Before Sale
You only get one chance to make a first impression, so let’s make it count. Oftentimes, when sellers are getting their homes ready for sale they concentrate on the inside …
Allocation of Environmental Liability
The interesting point here is to figure out ultimately who should bear the loss. This is not as simple as it sounds. Even though certain parties have had their liability …
Ministry of the Environment
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE), now the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks may issue an Order under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) that calls for certain work …
Strict Liability under the EPA (Ontario)
While it is sometimes difficult to imagine under our common law system, there is a place for strict liability. Just a quick digression. There are two areas of the common …
Trees as a Nuisance
If a tree falls in the forest, no one cares, except perhaps the termites. But, if your neighbour’s tree falls on your house, then there is a little problem. First …