Conveying a home in Ontario after a death: What to know.
A loved one has died and left behind a residential property. Whether you are the estate trustee, a beneficiary or a joint owner in the property, you may be wondering what happens now. How real property in Ontario is handled in the administration of an estate largely depends on a few things: If the property […]
Six steps to starting a family court case in Ontario
KPA Lawyers – June 23, 2020 https://youtu.be/-wcqt9zQOXQ The first step in a court case is to file an Application. The Application tells the Court and your ex-partner the issues that you are asking the Court to decide and the orders you want the Court to make. This can include a divorce order, if you have […]
What happens if my parents co-sign a mortgage for my first home in Ontario?
https://youtu.be/UoyW9hpYM-4 It is not uncommon for first-time homebuyers to have a co-signer on their mortgage. Having said that, if you are a first-time homebuyer, having a co-signer could impact the first-time homebuyers land transfer tax rebate available to you. My first suggestion would be to have your co-signer act as a guarantor as opposed to […]
What is a Pre-Delivery Inspection and why do I need it?
KPA Lawyers – June 20, 2020 In Ontario, all builders must register new build houses, condominiums and townhomes with the Tarion Warranty Corporation (“Tarionâ€), which is the corporation responsible for administering the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (the “Actâ€). The Act requires that all new home builders be licensed to build and new homes […]
Four privacy laws everyone in Ontario should know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYCoxHL91UI In this article, we’ll be discussing a little bit about how privacy law works in Ontario. Before we get started, I want to mention what this article won’t be covering. We won’t be talking about how businesses and corporations use our personal information, and we won’t be getting into doctor-patient confidentiality or the Personal […]
How do construction liens work in Ontario?
https://youtu.be/UMuk5pwdW34 Click here to book a consultation with this lawyer. In this article, we’ll be discussing a little bit about how construction liens work in Ontario. For homeowners, we’ll be exploring questions like what happens if I renovate my home but don’t provide full payment for services rendered by my contractor? For contractors, we’ll also […]
Can you hire a lawyer online in Ontario?
KPA Lawyers – September 23, 2020 https://youtu.be/poIU-o_0mSI Yes, you can. If you want to skip reading this article and go straight to connecting with an Ontario lawyer online, then click here.  However, if you want to know more about how this stuff works, then read on. These days, you can do just about anything online, from […]
What to do if you are sued in Ontario for talking about public interest issues
KPA Lawyers – September 3, 2020 Not too long ago, a Regina man sued Facebook and a number of unnamed defendants for posting material on social media accusing him of rape. I wasn’t involved in the case but I was consulted by Vice regarding my opinion about whether social media companies can be held liable […]
Can I restrict how others spend the money I leave them after I die in Ontario?
KPA Lawyers – August 17, 2020 By Jason Sinukoff jason@kpalawyers.ca Picture Jane Doe. Jane is a woman of modest means. She has worked hard for her money, has paid off the mortgage on her suburban home and has managed to save some money in her savings account. Jane has always put family first and, as […]
Yes civil tort claims are recognized in family court in Ontario
I am primarily a civil litigation lawyer, but I work with some very bright and hard-working family lawyers at KPA. I am often surprised to see the …