Real Estate Fraud – A Victory for the Homeowner
Real Estate Fraud – A Victory for the Homeowner Although not a rampant crime, real estate fraud will not go away. As we have explained in previous editions1 of Legal Issues, real estate fraud can result in a home being sold or mortgaged without the knowledge of the legal owner. Up until recently this has […]
Marriage Contracts: The Necessity of Full Disclosure
Marriage Contracts: The Necessity of Full Disclosure The Family Law Act sets out many of the rules that govern relationships in Ontario. When a couple decides to marry they are entitled to create their own rules if those set out in the Act do not suit their situation.1 With a few exceptions, a couple who […]
Holiday Tip
Holiday Tip A sure sign that the holiday season is upon us is the appearance of R.I.D.E. spot checks. If you are stopped by the police you may be asked to provide a breath sample by blowing into an approved road side screening device. The law requires you to comply with that request. If you […]
Make it Your New Year’s Resolution
Make it Your New Year’s Resolution The New Year is still a few weeks away so this is the perfect time to reflect on your resolutions for 2007. Make this the year that you make a will, a power of attorney for property and a power of attorney for personal care. And if you have […]
Liability for Environmental Contamination
Liability for Environmental Contamination When purchasing real estate there are a number of items that need to be addressed. One issue that is gaining prominence, particularly in respect of commercial real estate, is the environmental condition of the property being considered for purchase. If the property under consideration is potentially contaminated there are a number […]
A Corporate David and Goliath Story
A Corporate David and Goliath Story David 1:Goliath 0 – So read the headline in the Cobourg Daily Star, Reg Ward’s hometown newspaper. This epic battle, which pitted a small town insurance agent against one of Canada’s largest insurance companies, demonstrates how corporate power run rampant can significantly affect the life of one individual. A […]