Condominium Law
Ontario Condo Law: Rights, Responsibilities, and Common Disputes
Navigating the complex world of condominium living in Ontario requires an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of condo owners, as well as the common disputes...
Buying a Condo in Toronto: Important Legal Factors to Consider
Introduction As Toronto continues to be a thriving real estate market, the allure of condo living has captured the attention of many prospective homebuyers. The bustling cityscape,...
Can a foreign buyer enter into a purchase for a Pre-Construction Condo that closes after the 2-year ban?
The simple answer, is no. Although not exactly clear, the language in the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the "Act"), does...
My New Construction Condo Is Not What I Thought It Would Be?
Four years later (if your lucky depending how early you purchased your preconstruction condominium unit), you just finished your pre-delivery inspection ("PDI") with a builder representative...
Interest on your condo deposits; how and when do you get paid by the builder or when does the builder have to pay you?
Normally, unless explicitly written into your contract, interest is not required under law in Ontario to be paid on your deposits or any other amounts paid...
Holiday Decorations for Condominiums
With the holidays upon us, many of us get into the festive mood by decorating our homes for the season. Your options are practically limitless if...
What to discuss with your real estate lawyer when buying a condo
When purchasing real estate, the help of an experienced real estate lawyer can be invaluable. But if you are purchasing a condo, there are some notable...
Understanding Delayed Occupancy Compensation
In Ontario, once qualified for enrollment with Tarion, a condo developer can initially set its own tentative and outside occupancy dates for a new condo development....
The Ontario Residential Condominium Buyers’ Guide
Buying any new home is a significant step not to mention a hefty investment. And with condominiums, in particular, there are a number of factors to...
What is interim occupancy & what do I need to do?
When purchasing a new condo, there is a period of time between the day you take possession of your unit and when you take ownership. This...
