Question: From time to time, I see agents sign on behalf of their Clients. Is this appropriate? Answer: I think there is a distinction among the agents who might reasonably …
Dealing with a “Legal Non-Conforming Use” in Ontario
There are a few issues with “legal non-conforming” considerations. The basic principle is that municipal by-laws cannot be retroactive. If a building is constructed in accordance with applicable zoning and …
What would you do, if you received an Offer with this Warranty?
Question: You are the Listing agent. What would you do, if you received an Offer with this Warranty? How would you advise your client? “The Seller warrants that, to the …
Computation of the Area Shown on an Irregular Survey
Question: How do I figure out the area shown on a survey? I just need an approximation. Answer: There is a little bit of a shortcut here and for other …
Seller Dies Before Closing
Question: I have done a few Estate sales and understand the probate clause, but what happens if the Seller passes away after the house has been sold but has yet …
Disclosure of Unrepresented Buyer in Competing Offer Situation
There is actually an additional disclosure that is required to be made in a Competing Offer situation which is often overlooked. If a Buyer is not represented by a registrant …
Mice in the House – Any Remedy against the Seller?
Question: As it turns out my client has an “infestation” of mice. It will cost $3,000 to get them out through a pest control company. The Home inspector didn’t recall …
Listing a Property with One Seller in Jail
Question: I was approached by a Wife who jointly owns a property with her husband. He was just sent to jail and they don’t get along. She wants to sell. …
Warning Buyers about Noisy Neighbours
By Brian Madigan LL.B. Do you have to warn buyers about noisy neighbours? Actually, it depends upon where you live. If you live in Ontario, you can keep this to …
Execution of the Confirmation of Co-operation and Representation for Multiple Representation
Question: How does the buyer’s agent properly sign the confirmation of co-op and agent sections on the offer in multiple representation (when the listing agent is a different agent from …