As an individual looking to rent a residential property or apartment unit there are a few things to consider.   For starters, when you are renting, do you know who you are renting from? With apartments, it is often not a problem to identify who are the owners of the property or who are the property managers as they ...

If you are in the market for or have recently purchased a new build home in Ontario, then you may have already heard about Tarion. Tarion is a corporation that administers and enforces the Ontario New Home Warranties Act (the “Act”) and its regulations. Tarion also provides new home warranty protection to all newly b...

If you are reading this blog entry, then chances are that you have closed a real estate transaction in the past.  Or you might be in the middle of one right now! No matter which stage you are at, know that working with your real estate lawyer is no different than any other key relationship in your life.  The secret is ...

Home cultivation of cannabis has become a hot topic, especially with predictions of increased consumption after the legalization of cannabis in Canada and increased interest in facilitating access to cannabis. The Cannabis Act allows for individuals aged 19 and over to cultivate up to four legal cannabis plant...

The following are some practical tips for any Buyer of a residential property: 1.   Take the time to review the form of Agreement of Purchase and Sale with your real estate agent before 2.  Call/email your lawyer with any legal questions you may have to ensure that your intent is interpreted properly in the Agreemen...