Condominium owner ordered to reconvey title to former brother-in-law (Burbidge v. Casullo)
Thursday, December 28, 2023James R.G. CookLitigationReal Estate, Condominium, Statute of Frauds
In Ontario, the Statute of Frauds generally requires that agreements for the transfer or ownership of an interest in...
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No “waiver by conduct” of financing condition in agreement of purchase and sale
Monday, June 6, 2022James R.G. CookLitigationCondominium, Agreement of Purchase and Sale, Real Estate
With the cooling of the real estate markets, buyers may be in a position to negotiate a limited time period to have a home inspection, arrange financing, or complete other due diligence before...
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Restrictive covenants and short-term vacation rentals
Monday, September 20, 2021Stephen A. ThieleLitigation, Real EstateCondominium, Restrictive Covenant, Short-term vacation rentals
Owning a condominium unit that can be leased for short-term vacation rentals can be exciting. Not only does the owner have a property at which to stay while on vacation without the need to pay for...
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Condominium owner liable for costs due to tenant’s misconduct
Friday, September 10, 2021James R.G. CookLitigation, Real EstateCondominium, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Condominium Act
Many condominium units are purchased as investment properties with the owners leasing out the units to tenants. This may result in a...
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Compliance Order obtained against condominium owners for unruly behaviour and refusal to wear masks
Friday, May 14, 2021James R.G. CookLitigation, Real EstateCondominium, Compliance, Condominium Act, By-Laws, Masks
Living in a condominium requires a balancing of interests between the residents and compliance with the rules and by-laws that govern the community. No owner can be permitted run amok or...
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Check Before You Rent
Wednesday, December 14, 2016Stephen A. ThieleReal Estate, LitigationCondominium, Rental Property, Tenant
With Toronto still in the middle of a condominium boom and more people buying condominium units for investment purposes, particularly for short-term rentals, it is important to review both the...
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