How to Remove a Tenant who has Appealed an Eviction Order in Ontario
Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board, often referred to as the LTB, was created to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants as well as to provide the respective parties information about their rights and responsibilities. For a landlord, a non-paying tenant can be burdensome. It can be costly proceeding through the LTB process and obtaining an […]
How will COVID-19 affect my real estate transaction in Ontario?
KPA Lawyers – March 17, 2020 Doug Ford has declared a State of Emergency. So what does that mean for you and your real estate transaction? Brokerages are shutting down, agents are working from home and private showings have agents wearing gloves and advising prospective buyers to touch as few things as possible. Whether you […]
INFORMATION FOR ONTARIO EMPLOYERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES RE COVID-19 AND STATE OF EMERGENCY
KPA Lawyers – March 17, 2020 https://youtu.be/yWgL0wsfCAc This morning, Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency for the Province of Ontario due to the spread of COVID-19. Using the province’s new emergency powers, the Province announced the immediate closure of the following: All facilities providing indoor recreational programs. All public libraries. All private […]
Can lawyers actually get in the way of resolving legal disputes?
https://youtu.be/Xa-bkDZgMBw It might sound a little strange that a law firm would publish a video about how lawyers can actually get in the way of resolving legal disputes, but we hope that the information in this video will help Canadians understand some general information about the financial aspects of legal disputes. To understand how a […]
How to Get Through This: A Guide to Work, Lay-Offs, and Sick Leave during COVID-19
KPA Lawyers – March 20, 2020 I’ll say it – there’s a pandemic and a declared state of emergency in Ontario. Those are scary words in an already scary time. No one knows what to do, or which path is the best path. My phone and emails have been going crazy with questions like: I’m […]
Buying a home in Ontario when vendors don’t fulfill their end of the deal.
KPA Lawyers – June 10, 2020 When Agreements of Purchase and Sale are breached, it is most often a result of the Purchaser(s) failing to meet a condition in the agreement. It is less common to see a sale fall through as a result of the Vendor’s breach. Despite this, I have worked with Purchasers […]
Can I force the closing of my home purchase in Ontario?
KPA Lawyers – March 19, 2020 Specific Performance is a discretionary, equitable remedy defined as “an order by the court to a party to perform its contractual obligations…†Pro Swing Inc. v. ELTE Golf Inc., 2006 SCC 52 (CanLII) 2 SCR 612, at para. 23. With respect to real estate and land, there was a […]
How to hire a family lawyer without spending any money
KPA Lawyers – April 1, 2020 It’s no secret that legal services have a reputation for having a high price tag. The cost of hiring a lawyer can sometimes make getting legal help unaffordable or impractical for many Canadians. Fortunately, there are options for persons who live in Ontario with low or no income. Legal […]
How does real estate title insurance work in Ontario?
https://youtu.be/lkGv8ZcWZlM By Barbara Nightingale One of the most common questions I receive from a client pertains to whether or not they should purchase Title Insurance. In many instances, lenders often require the purchase of a Lender’s Title Insurance Policy, which protects their interest in the property. If you are thinking about acquiring a Homeowner’s Title […]
How do parents in Ontario share custody of their kids during the COVID-19 crisis?
KPA Lawyers – March 24, 2020 This is the new normal. At least for now. Feelings of panic and uncertainty crept up as Premier Doug Ford expanded Ontario’s state of emergency, ordering all non-essential businesses to close. For parents, it was eerily similar to watching a horror movie where you know what is about to […]