There are basic rules that apply to realtors concerning disclosure. Everyone who is permitted to trade in real estate under the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 is subject …
Noisy Neighbours ~ Do You have to Tell?
Actually, it depends upon where you live. If you live in Ontario, you can keep this to yourself. But, one little problem, your agent may have to tell. Listen, this …
Suicide Disclosure
Question: Does a suicide in the unit have to be disclosed by the seller? Or is it a buyer beware type of situation? Answer: The law does not require the …
Real Estate Agents ~ Tricky Moves
So, you thought you had an agent? Only one little problem, your agent takes all your secrets and immediately tells the other side. And, it’s legal. At least, that’s what …
“As is, where is” ~ What’s that?
Everybody I know seems to understand just exactly what this means. Myself, I really don’t have any idea, but “they” all seem to know. My only problem is that everyone …
Leased Heating Equipment: Chattel or Fixture?
The Ontario Court of Appeal quoted with approval a decision of the House of Lords (Melluish). In this case, a company leased plant and machinery (including central heating equipment) to …
Omission Obligation Not Expanded by Court of Appeal
The Ontario Court of Appeal had to consider the application of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Callow v.Zollinger in its case Greta Energy Inc. v. Pembina Pipeline Corporation …
Threatened Cancellation of Contract By Buyer Failing to deliver the Deposit
Question:I am the Listing agent acting on behalf of my client who is selling his condominium. I sold the condo conditional on Status and Finance yesterday. In fact, there were …
The Seller Breaks His Promise to Leave Items Behind
Question: A Buyer was offered all the leftover tile, wood flooring and some other items left in boxes on a house he’s buying. There were many texts from Listing agent. …
Does Title Insurance make sense?
That’s a good question. Prior to 1997, there was no commonly available title insurance in Ontario and yet it was the norm in the United States. Solicitor’s Opinion Traditionally, purchasers …