Residential & Commercial Leases
Rent-to-Own Agreements in Ontario: Legal Protections and Pitfalls
Rent-to-Own Agreements in Ontario: Legal Protections and Pitfalls For many Ontarians, rent-to-own agreements offer a pathway to homeownership, particularly for those who face challenges securing traditional financing....
Renting in Ontario: Tenant Rights and Landlord Obligations
Renting a property in Ontario involves understanding the rights and obligations that govern both tenants and landlords. This relationship is regulated under the Residential Tenancies Act...
Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Legal Aspects and Challenges in Ontario
The landscape of commercial real estate (CRE) in Ontario is dynamic and multifaceted, presenting a myriad of opportunities for investors, developers, and entrepreneurs. However, navigating the...
Renting in Toronto: Tenant Rights and Legal Obligations Explained
Renting a property in Toronto can be both an exciting and challenging experience. With its vibrant neighborhoods, cultural diversity, and thriving job market, Toronto is a...
What Are the Rights of a Landlord?
With the prices of real estate in Ontario soaring, many people are renting longer. So if you have been able to invest in rental properties, it...
Ontario’s new real estate cooling off plan and the 15% foreign buyer tax!
Ontario's new real estate cooling off plan has the following changes: 1) 15% Non-Resident Speculation Tax on residential single family dwellings purchased by non-citizens or non-permanent residents...
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...
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...
COMMERCIAL LEASING: Past, Precedent, and Future
In the third part of our review of trends in Canadian commercial law, several interesting cases are discussed.Canadian Western Bank v. 702348 Alberta Ltd.This case highlights...
COMMERCIAL LEASING: Fundamental Breach and Exclusion Clauses
The second instalment in our review of the emerging trends in commercial lease jurisprudence is evident in the lawsuit relating to HREIT Holdings 45 Corp. v....
