Potholes, the trademark of the January thaw are not your biggest problem. This is the time when water is going to get into the basement. There are a few factors …
OREA FORM 127 ~ Acknowledgement
There is a recent new Form which has been published by OREA, (the Ontario Real Estate Association). It is Form 127, described as an: “Acknowledgement Re: Condition(s) in Offer” In …
Agent Steals Jewellery from House
We just looked at a situation where an agent gained unauthorized access to a house. That was technically breaking and entering. However, in that case, the overzealous agent just wanted …
Matrimonial Home Designations in Ontario
There is an opportunity under the Family Law Act to designate a home as a “matrimonial home”. You might think that married couples would wish to avail themselves of this …
Can You Switch out the Appliances?
Question The Agreement of Purchase and Sale, stated: “All existing appliances including…” and then enumerated the various appliances. The sellers have changed out the stainless steel dishwasher for an older …
Holdback On Closing?
Question: I bought a condo and a day before the closing, I found out that the washing machine is not working. Can I request my lawyer to holdback funds, like …
Rental Furnace and Right of Removal
Question: I bought a house and the Listing stated that the furnace was a rental and would be paid out on closing. Naturally, I did not assume the furnace in …
Rental Contract Assumption: Agent Liability
Question: My hot water tank was a rental and I wanted it to be assumed by the Buyer. It was mentioned in the Listing as a rental item. However, now …
Informed Consent for Real Estate Professionals
Gradually, the doctrine of “informed consent” is working its way into the real estate field. First, it took hold in the field of medical malpractice and professional liability. Now, it …
Uniqueness: When it comes to Subdivision Home
When is a subdivision home unique? A Court recently looked at this and concluded: Uniqueness must take into account: all the surrounding circumstances, including the purchaser’s “wish list”, the market …