Qureshi v. Zeema Investments Incorporated, 2026 ONCA 413 A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal provides an important lesson for real estate professionals, brokers, and purchasers regarding commission …
New Brunswick Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Law of Deposit Forfeiture
Lockhart v. Glidden, 2026 NBCA 66 One of the most common misconceptions in real estate law is that a Seller can only keep a Buyer’s deposit if the Seller suffers …
Mortgagee in Possession: Duties
Power of Sale Royal Trust Corporation of Canada v. 880185 Ontario Limited, 2008 CanLII 42418 (ONSC) One of the recurring questions in mortgage enforcement law is: What duties does a …
Mortgagees, Power of Sale, and Mitigation
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. v. Granada Investments Ltd. The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. v. Granada Investments Ltd., 2001 CanLII 2708 (ON CA), remains one …
Appeals Are Not a Path to Rent-Free Living: Divisional Court Sends a Clear Message
The Ontario Divisional Court has released an important landlord-tenant decision that reinforces a principle increasingly emphasized in recent years: the appeal process cannot be used as a mechanism for obtaining …
Hidden Dangers and the Duty to Warn: Occupiers’ Liability
T.C.O. Agromart Ltd. v. Sutton Farms (Nacona) Ltd., 2026 ONCA 371 Property owners are not insurers against every accident that occurs on their land. However, when they are aware of …
Mortgagee Sales Under Power of Sale: Duty to Achieve the Proper Price
When a mortgagee exercises a power of sale in Ontario, the law imposes important obligations on the lender regarding the manner in which the property is sold. A recurring question …
Pre-Construction Condominium Agreements: Failure to Deliver the Condominium Guide Can Make the Deal Non-Binding
In Dicenzo (Linden Park) Holdings Inc. v. Sadeghyar, the Ontario Superior Court delivered an important reminder to condominium developers and real estate professionals: The case involved a failed pre-construction condominium …
Writs of Execution
In Ontario, a writ of execution (more properly called a “Writ of Seizure and Sale”) generally lasts for 6 years from the date it is issued. It can be renewed …
“Intimate Partner Violence” and Property Rights
Could Abuse Allegations Lead to Claims Registered on Title in Ontario? The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent recognition of the new tort of “intimate partner violence” may have consequences extending …