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COVID-19: Practical lease considerations, what you need to know
We have been in the midst of a “pandemic” since…
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Loan Guarantees: Another exception to the 2-year Limitations Act period
My last article addressed the 2-year general limitation period under…
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Condo owners face potential insurance double whammy
Consider this scenario as a condo owner: Your bathtub overflows and…
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Utility arrears under a commercial lease – A 'shocking' decision for landlords
On May 17, 2012 I posted an article on limitation…
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Proptech deployment brings with it privacy, legal implications
Reports suggest global investment in property technology (proptech) has grown…
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'Going All In' – The risk of buying a new home before selling your current home
The November 26, 2019 Ontario Court of Appeal decision in…
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Letters of credit, tenant bankruptcy and lease disclaimers – Is your LC worth the paper it's written on?
The October 2019 Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision in…
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Careful drafting of the use clause – Ice Cream v. Frozen Yogurt – A 'sweet' result for consumers
Typically, tenants seek as broad a use as possible for…
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Vancouver's Reliance goes extra mile for evicted tenants
Vancouver developer and landlord Reliance Properties will provide double the financial…
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Legalized marijuana big concern for multi-res owners
Even if provincial governments ban tenants from growing marijuana plants…
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Should the Ontario Municipal Board be overhauled?
In Toronto, people regularly complain they can’t find an affordable…