Design Build Agreements
What You Should Know About Construction Contracts
Whether you are a builder or you are someone who has hired a builder to construct your custom home of another building, having a well-crafted construction...
Everyone’s a “Builder”, but what does that mean in terms of HST?
For purposes below referring to a “house” includes a condo as well. Did you know that CRA will consider you a “Builder” if:1) You are an...
CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE: The Meaning of Builder Under the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act
In Ontario, Tarion Warranty Corporation (“Tarion”) is responsible for administering the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER 0.31 (the “Act”) and is remedial,...
Real Estate Law: Buying Real Estate with Other Parties or Trying to Sell Real Estate Owned with Others?
Often individuals and companies purchase property together either as a means to secure financing, registered ownership or as a business venture. For various reasons, often financial,...
Real Estate Law: Closing a Real Estate Transaction
Choosing a closing date The closing date can be whenever the parties agree upon, however selecting a closing date on a weekend or statutory holiday will prevent your...
CONSTRUCTION LIENS: Electronically Liening Registered Leases
It would appear that when registered leases are liened electronically, adherence to the rules is not as strict, sort of relaxation of rules is practiced, as...
Liens and Commerical Tenants
OverviewRegardless of the fact that the individual is a landlord, a tenant, or a lien claimant, it is important for each of them to be aware...
COMMERCIAL LEASING: All About Zoning, Renewals, and Extensions
Zoning Disputes concerning the Smartcentres have been in the spotlight for much of this past year, illustrating the significant hurdles developers face when seeking approval for...
Why Landlords are discouraged from maintaining and adding apartments to existing rental complexes
Provincial and municipal governments in the past decade have permitted infill residential development because it allows for high density housing along major transportation corridors, thereby encouraging...
THE RESIDENTAL LANDORD AND COMMON HARDSHIPS
Politics and ideology continually influence the law regarding residential tenancies in Ontario, largely because of the nature of the subject. Whenever there is a major change...
