It is not uncommon that a purchaser wants to buy a property that is already housing tenants. In the case, where the purchaser is buying the property as a rental property and assumes the existing tenancy, the purchaser needs to ensure all the due diligence is conducted to ensure the legality of the tenancy....Read More
As a first-time home buyer, reading through 5-10 pages of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale may seem quite daunting. In the case of a condominium purchase, the Agreement of Purchase and Sale can be even more lengthy. This blog-post focuses on the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for a free-hold home and helps you...Read More
Being accused of a crime is an alarming sign. The very first thing that pops up in the mind, when you envision a crime is a prison sentence. The most ideal choice if you are accused of a crime is an acquittal or to have the charges withdrawn. Nonetheless, even if you are found guilty,...Read More
If you are fearful that your spouse or former spouse or partner or former partner will harm you or your children, you may request the court to make a restraining order under Section 46 of the Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3. It is a legally binding order to protect you and for the...Read More
Have you waived spousal support in a marriage contract? If you or someone you know has prior to their marriage released their rights of spousal support relying on the marriage to be eternal and end up parting with your spouse and depleted finances. The bright side is that you are not without recourse. If the...Read More
If you have been accused of a crime, the best approach to secure yourself is to hire a criminal defence lawyer to assist with your case. If you have been charged with a crime, there are numerous court appearances that usually take place prior to the final trial and/or sentencing hearing. One of the most...Read More
The process for enforcing the non-payment of utilities is very different than enforcing the non-payment of rent. If you are involved in a landlord and tenant dispute, you should contact a housing lawyer immediately to assist you, as every individual case will vary. When a landlord and tenant sign an all-inclusive tenancy agreement, the landlord...Read More
When you rent out a living space to anyone in Ontario, you are subject to the Residential Tenancies Act 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17 (RTA). The RTA administers most residential tenancies in Ontario. The disputes related to residential tenancies are dealt by the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Small landlords often get into hot water...Read More
Refugee Sponsorship Overview Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor refugees from outside of Canada. Sponsors are responsible for the refugee’s reception, lodging, primary care and settlement support until the sponsored refugee becomes self-sufficient. Sponsorship is a three-way group undertaking involving the sponsors, the Canadian government and...Read More
Aiding and Abetting, Section 21 of the Criminal Code, RSC, 1985, c. C-46 Section 21 of the Criminal Code states: 21 (1) Everyone is a party to an offence who (a) actually commits it; (b) does or omits to do anything for the purpose of aiding any person to commit it; or (c) abets any person in committing...Read More
