As Ontario continues to respond to COVID-19, the temporary provisions permitting the virtual witnessing of wills and powers of attorney are being wound down.
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Operators of short-term rentals in Toronto must register prior to December 31, 2020
Lawyers should be aware of the new short-term rental rules in the City of Toronto in order to advise clients who may be buying a property with the intent of short-term rental.
Lenders accepting wire payments to discharge mortgages.
The practice of delivering certified cheques or bank drafts to lenders to pay off mortgages has been made more difficult with the restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Property Purchase
Property Sales
In the province of Ontario, you are legally required to— hire a real estate attorney to sell your house. A good real estate attorney provides a backstop for your real estate agent, finding loopholes in the purchase agreement, saving you money with contingencies, and maybe even insulating you from lawsuits years down the line. Property...
Commercial Leasing
Refinance
What Does It Mean to Refinance a Mortgage? When you refinance your mortgage, you are essentially replacing your existing mortgage with a new one. People refinance for many reasons, including getting a lower monthly payment or reducing their interest rates. In some cases, refinancing can have many benefits, including shortening the term of your loan, getting rid...
Real Estate Disputes
Wills and Affidavit
Fractional Investment in Real Estate: What is It?
The concept is simple – multiple investors each purchase percentage ownership in an asset.