A recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal answers an interesting question, and one that will be of interest to potential buyers of a new condominium unit.  The question was this: Is it appropriate and legal for a Board of Directors to agree to limit the developer’s liability for common-element repairs and maintenance?  And …

Until recently, the Canadian law of contract has been reluctant to confirm an important and often-litigated point:   Whether the parties to the contract have an affirmative duty to each other to be honest and act in good faith towards each other.  Until now, the answer has been an implicit “maybe”. But finally, the highest …

Original Co-Founder of One of a Kind Show to be honoured during Opening Night Hall of Fame and 40th Year celebration. Thursday November 27th, 2014 For many Canadians, the Christmas Show is a longstanding shopping tradition for those in search of one-of-a-kind gifts. And for many artisans and designers, the One of a Kind Show & …

Most people know that real estate values can be affected by the particular use that is, or has been made of the property that is being sold.   One of the more unusual scenarios – and the one most likely to show up on the nightly news – is one where a home has or …

A Few Quick Points About Cohabitation Agreements By Martin K.I. Rumack In Ontario, a Cohabitation Agreement is a signed agreement between you and another person with whom you are in a common-law relationship.  It a legal contract that is designed to protect your respective rights. It sets out what both of you want, in terms of …