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 […]
Man doing totally awesome doughnuts at Yonge-Dundas Square too cool to convict
KPA Lawyers – April 22, 2020 Please note: this article is satire TORONTO (ON): All charges were dismissed against a 21-year-old thirst trap of a man after he performed doughnuts in front of Yonge-Dundas Square Monday night. Sources reported that the police, upon arriving at the scene, were visibly disappointed that there were no literal […]
How we’re unlocking virtual access to justice across Ontario
KPA Lawyers – April 4, 2020 The world has changed, and so has access to justice. In these uncertain and unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that people can access affordable legal advice, from the convenience of their phone screens or home computers. We want to do our part to help people get through […]
How to “freeze” someone’s assets during a lawsuit in Ontario
KPA Lawyers – December 15, 2020 Book a call with a civil lawyer here. So what can you do if you’re worried about a defendant getting rid of their money or their assets while you are waiting for your civil case to be completed in Ontario? After all, it doesn’t make any sense to go […]
COVID-19 and Ontario Real Estate Agreements
KPA Lawyers – April 2, 2020 With all the uncertainty individuals in Ontario, and elsewhere, are facing as a result of COVID-19 shutdowns, eviction restrictions, quarantines and social distancing, I have had quite a few questions from home buyers and sellers about whether they can “back out” of an Agreement or what they can do […]