Land Titles Qualified Harmur Investments Ltd. (“Harmur”) and Katherine Lillian Pearce (“Pearce”) owned neighbouring cottage properties on Calabogie Lake in the Township of Greater Madawaska. Harmur sought a vesting order …
No Re-Litigation of Shoreline Boundary
Court of Appeal Shuts Down Attempt to Re-Litigate Shoreline Boundary Becker v. Walgate (2025 ONCA 696): Background This long-running boundary dispute between neighbours on Jack Lake in the Kawarthas has …
Paying for Sewers but not Connected
Question: A small commercial building located in a downtown core, where municipal sewers are available was sold multiple times over the years. The original owner purchased the property in 1992 …
Squatter Makers Millions!
And you thought squatter’s rights were abolished years ago. In part, you’re right, but you must remember that there are two systems of land registration. Under the land titles system, …
Who Pays for the Survey?
Question: If you put in the survey clause asking for an existing survey and the agent says there is not one available, but you see it in Geowarehouse, and that …
Property Falling into the Water
Question: I remember looking at a cottage vacation property that was experiencing a number of issues. The shoreline was eroding fairly quickly and we didn’t want to buy a cottage …
Property Encroachments
Question: My friend just had a survey done, for the purpose of putting a fence up, and found out the carport and driveway next door extend 15 ft.on his property. …
Tree Removal in Mississauga
The City of Mississauga has updated its by-laws concerning trees on private property and their removal. From the City website: “Tree Protection By-laws review The City of Mississauga updated the …
Is a Survey Needed?
Question: My client in Oshawa would like to see if there is a survey for her house (she doesn’t have one). Would the city have something like this? Or does …
Adverse Possession in Rural Area
Question: A property was purchased back in August 2006. New owners have an amicable relationship with the former owners (who are also neighbours) and since purchasing the property from them, …