Real Estate

What are development charges? Can I negotiate terms of a Loan Commitment? When are homebuyers eligible for the HST rebate? How do I enforce my mortgage if the debtor defaults? Can I make changes to my Unit or the common elements? What are typical terms in a Vendor Take-Back Mortgage? What is a turnover meeting and when does it take place? How can a Board of Directors remove a property manager? Should I take title to the cottage with my adult children? What is a site plan agreement and how can it be satisfied? What are common expenses? Are they fixed or can they change? Can a developer retain the Buyer’s deposits pending closing? Should a commercial deal always start with a Letter of Intent? What is title insurance and is it mandatory when buying a house? What concerns should I have in buying a new home from a builder? What is the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common? What do I need to be aware of when purchasing a resale condominium? How is land transfer tax calculated and when does it have to be paid? What can a Buyer do if the developer changes the Disclosure Statement? My movers are coming early on the closing day. When can I get the keys? How is a construction lien registered on title and how can it be released? How does a Condominium Corporation lien a unit for unpaid common expenses? What is the difference between the occupancy closing and the final closing? What are the duties of the Board of Directors of a Condominium Corporation? What are the HST implications associated with buying or selling farm property? What kinds of property disputes are potential problems with cottage ownership? Can a Tenant hold back rent if the Landlord has not met its Lease obligations? Do I need a building location survey if I am purchasing a residential property? What is the difference between common elements and exclusive-use common elements? Can I stay on the farm and continue to operate for a period of time after I sell it? What are the options for a Tenant if it wants to terminate a commercial lease early? If I am arranging a construction loan, why does the lender have to hold back funds? How can I secure my interest in a property that is or may be involved in litigation? What are the HST implications associated with buying or selling residential property? When can a Condominium Corporation place a lien on a Unit for unpaid common expenses? What kinds of unique legal concerns are associated with the purchase of cottage property? What are the income tax implications to me and my family if I sell my farm to a developer? What does a developer have to include in a Budget and what happens if the amounts are wrong? What kind of security is a lender likely to require on the purchase of a commercial property? What happens at an annual general meeting and what are the unit owner’s rights at the meeting? What kinds of security does a lender usually require to finance the purchase of real property? When a commercial Tenant defaults in the payment of rent, how does the Landlord recoup payment? What kinds of environmental issues can cause me problems on a purchase or sale of farm property? Is a Landlord able to evict a commercial Tenant if it has breached its obligations in the Lease? What is the process for obtaining a severance consent or minor variance approval on my property? What options are available to a landlord when a commercial tenant defaults in the payment of rent? If I am selling my property and the deal falls through, do I automatically get to keep the deposit? What are the requirements to qualify for the refund of land transfer tax for first-time homebuyers? My neighbour wants to remove a healthy tree between our properties. Do I have any right to stop him? What kinds of due diligence conditions would be appropriate for the purchase of a commercial property? When a Tenant moves out, what is the required condition of the leased premises for return to the Landlord? What is a disclosure statement and do I need my lawyer to review it when I am buying a new condominium unit? If the Condominium Corporation needs to purchase a new elevator for my condominium, do I have to pay a share of the cost? What kinds of representations and warranties do I need from the Seller if I am purchasing a commercial real estate property? If I sell my farm to a developer, why would I consider taking back a mortgage and how would I structure terms to best suit my needs? I want to change the use of my property from an industrial to a commercial use. Is this possible? What planning approvals do I need? What must a developer do before it can enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with a Buyer in a proposed condominium development? I am selling my house and the kitchen appliances to a buyer. If my fridge breaks down before closing, do I have to repair or replace it? I have a listing agreement with a realtor but I want to sell my property privately to a friend. Can I sell to him without paying commission? I have been served by the municipality with a Notice of Expropriation for a road widening off the front of my property. What are my rights? My next door neighbour and I have a shared driveway but we never cross over to each other’s side. Can I put up a privacy fence within my lot limit? I am developing land as a small residential development. The municipality tells me I have to sign a Cost-sharing Agreement with local landowners. Why? My partner and I are buying a home together. I have owned a home, but he has not. Does he qualify for the First-time Homebuyers Refund of land transfer tax? I own real estate with my siblings and we disagree over whether to keep or sell the property. Can I force my siblings to sell the property so I can realize my interest? A new survey of my property indicates that my rear yard fence is not located along my lot limit and encroaches six feet into the adjoining property. What are my rights? The purchaser of my property failed to complete the transaction and defaulted under the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and did not close on the deal. Am I entitled to keep the deposit paid? What is the difference between basic or minimum rent and additional rent in a commercial lease and what kinds of exclusions should a Tenant seek to the Landlord’s list of additional rent items to be charged? My spouse and I are buying our first home together. I have owned a home before, but sold it before we became spouses. My spouse has never owned a home. Does she qualify for the First-time Homebuyers Refund of land transfer tax? I purchased my house for 30 years and recently learned that there was a mortgage registered on title 25 years ago which, my lawyer did not discover. The lender under that mortgage has never demanded payment/taken steps to enforce the mortgage.