Legal
Life is Better at the Cottage
5 Essential Tips for Buying a Cottage By Mark Weisleder The dream of owning a serene lakeside retreat is a shared aspiration for many. Certainly, as the trend of working remotely continues, more people are considering cottages as a pe...
The Tarion New Home Warranty Program
5 Most Frequently Asked Questions By Mark Weisleder What is the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) and what is Tarion? The HCRA licenses the people and companies who build and sell new homes in Ontario. Tarion is the gov...
Protect Yourself Against Title Fraud
5 Things to Know By Mark Weisleder You’re no doubt familiar with the line, “Who’s been sleeping in my bed?”, as told in the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now imagine how you would feel if you returned from a...
Toronto’s New 1% Vacant Property Tax
The 8 Things You Should Know By Mark Weisleder There has been some confusion surrounding Toronto’s new 1% Vacant Property Tax from both homeowners and real estate investors alike. To help lend clarity, here are the key details every...
GARDEN SUITES
5 Things to Know Before Building By Mark Weisleder The City of Toronto has just announced changes to their local by-laws that will permit homeowners to build “garden suites” in their existing backyards. Interest in these units w...
Legal Matters:Ontario Residential Tenancy Rights During the Pandemic
Ontario Residential Tenancy Rights During the Pandemic By Mark Weisleder The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted each of us in many ways, including the Ontario Residential Tenancy Rights. As it relates to real estate law, the rights of lan...
Under Construction
Key Legal Considerations Before Buying a New Condo From a Builder By Mark Weisleder Most builder condominium agreements look the same and are, generally speaking, written in favour of the builder. Builders can delay closings, change lay...
Legal Matters: 5 Tips when Buying a Cottage
Cottages are more popular than ever with many people looking to combine remote work with a more peaceful, rural lifestyle. Still, buyers need to ask the right questions when purchasing a cottage to avoid unwelcome and costly surprises a...