by James R.G. Cook | Sep 13, 2023 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS In Stanley v. Grech, a real estate agent’s alleged professional negligence was examined. The plaintiff purchased a strata lot in Vancouver with the intention of redeveloping it. The agent failed to recommend legal advice, leading to disputes over...
by James R.G. Cook | Sep 6, 2023 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS In the case of More v. 1362279 Ontario Ltd. (Seiko Homes), a real estate dispute highlighted the importance of understanding closing deadlines in property transactions. When the APS lacks a specified time for closing, midnight is often assumed, but...
by James R.G. Cook | Aug 10, 2023 | Legal Issues
The Ontario Land Titles Act (LTA) provides that a registered mortgage that is determined to be a fraudulent instrument is void and may be deleted from title. This provision is commonly used in circumstances where an imposter has posed as a mortgagor in order to secure...
by James R.G. Cook | Jul 18, 2023 | Legal Issues
Real estate agents often represent co-owners or potential buyers during the course of a transaction, and at times they may receive communications from only one of the clients. In such cases, agents should take reasonable steps to ensure that the clients have agreed...
by James R.G. Cook | Jun 21, 2023 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS: In Riopelle v Riopelle, a real estate agent faced criminal charges, and a reporter published an article based on an anonymous tip. The realtor sued the reporter, alleging invasion of privacy and conspiracy, but the court dismissed the claims. The judge...
