Are you a trespasser? Do you frequently find yourself on someone else’s property? Then, you should become familiar with Bumble Bee law. There are certain rules that have been established when …
Township Officials Go Soft with Mushy Memories
There are quite a few important elements in the Drolet v. Re/Max Riverview case in 2016. Drolet purchased what he thought was a “buildable lot”, but when he actually submitted …
Toronto Transit Tourist Trolleys & Trams
Toronto has the World’s craziest transportation system. It actually uses streetcars. While other cities throughout the World are moving to newer transportation systems, Toronto is stuck with “Tourist Trams”. First, …
The Furniture Deposit in Ontario (Furnished Apartments)
Question: Is it legal to have a security deposit for furniture in Ontario? Answer: Landlords have tried a number of ways to get around the last month’s rent deposit and …
Reimbursement for Relocation Costs (Real Estate Commission)
The entire matter of reimbursement for the real estate commission falling under the heading of “relocation costs” is very topical. So, let’s have a look at it. Toronto Property with …
Meaning of “Obiter Dicta” (Ontario Law)
The latin expression “obiter dicta” means “by the way”. It is a collateral remark made by a Judge in the reasons for judgment. It is a “side remark” or “comment”. …
Commencement or Start of Day
Just when does the day begin? Sometimes, a minute or two can make a real difference. For real estate, there are days and then there are days. There are closing …
48 Lanes for 401
48 Lanes for 401 Certainly, that would be about the right number today, if we wanted an efficient system. Obviously, we don’t; we are still at 16 lanes across the …
Your Real Estate Photographs Might be Owned by a Monkey!
This would indeed be awfully strange, but we will have to look at the law related to copyright and ownership. The “creator” is entitled to the copyright, which basically as …
The Extra Value of Some Corner Lots
What do you think about corner lots, are they good or bad? The answer may depend upon the municipality and when the lot was created. 100 Years Ago Originally, land …