Canada: Real Estate

Picture this: a pipe bursts, or a small fire breaks out in the back office, and you file a commercial property insurance claim expecting it to be straightforward. Instead, the cheque that arrives is thousands of dollars short of what you lost. Nine times out of ten, the reason is buried in a clause most policyholders never read closely, the co-insurance clause. By the time they find out about it, it’s too late to do anything but pay the difference themselves.

Recent amendments to Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act introduce significant procedural changes affecting landlords, from shortened notice periods for rent arrears to new obligations for renovation projects. How will these changes impact the timing and cost of obtaining vacant possession, and what practical steps should landlords take to ensure compliance with the updated requirements?

Avec le début des travaux pour le Tramway de Québec, les expropriations ont repris et de nombreuses propriétés seront impactées. Cette foire aux questions présente les principaux éléments à connaître concernant vos droits, les démarches à entreprendre et les indemnités auxquelles vous pouvez avoir droit selon le nouveau cadre législatif.

Barrie real estate lawyer Laura Rosati explains how unequal ownership, tenancy in common, joint tenancy and lender requirements can affect Ontario homebuyers. She also discusses why the ownership structure shown on title may not change each borrower’s mortgage liability.

Quebec has introduced a new regulation establishing rapid payment and dispute resolution mechanisms for public construction contracts. This regime imposes strict timelines for monthly invoicing, creates a cascading payment system, and provides a 50-day accelerated dispute resolution process through accredited third-party decision-makers. The regulation applies progressively based on contract value, starting September 2025, and aims to reduce payment delays, improve cash flow, and minimize litigation in the

Navigating public procurement in Quebec requires strict adherence to authorization requirements, eligibility criteria, and compliance rules. Understanding the distinction between major irregularities that lead to automatic bid rejection and minor ones that can be corrected is essential for contractors seeking to maximize their chances of winning public contracts.

On February 27, 2018, a majority of the Federal Court of Appeal overturned the Tax Court of Canada and decided that a new-home purchaser cannot claim the GST/HST New Housing Rebate if a co-signer of the purchase agreement doesn’t satisfy the rebate conditions—even if the co-signer held title as a bare trustee for the purchaser’s benefit.

If you are a Muslim homebuyer weighing a halal mortgage against a conventional one, the product that keeps you offside your faith may still put you offside the taxman in ways a conventional mortgage never would.

Les droits d'expansion et de réduction de l'espace dans les baux commerciaux offrent flexibilité aux locataires et prévisibilité aux propriétaires, mais nécessitent une négociation minutieuse. Découvrez cinq considérations essentielles pour structurer ces droits de manière à équilibrer les risques, les coûts et le contrôle entre les parties, tout en minimisant les risques de litige.