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If you are an investor, developer or lender in a joint venture that is proposing to finance the property that is the subject of the joint venture, it is important to protect your interests...

On January 20, 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal from the dismissal of a proposed class action seeking $40 million in damages over a cancelled condominium development.

Lenders remain aggressive as competition for prime real estate lending opportunities in Canada intensifies.

The significant increase in costs and interest rates in 2022, along with the lingering impact of COVID-19, has created additional challenges to operating businesses, consultants,...

As anyone who has purchased or rented a property will tell you, reviewing listings are an important way to find out information about properties that are on the market.

The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 now mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in most residential buildings.

Barrie could be expanding at a faster rate than people think.

On April 10, 2024, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185).

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) of the U.S. Treasury Department has established a temporary program that requires new disclosures by title insurance companies.

Ontario's More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, received Royal Assent on April 14, just over two weeks after its first reading at Queen's Park.

Brokers who violate the new rules could face a fine of up to $50,000 and up to two years imprisonment.

With recent dramatic changes in the lending market and lending criteria, the purchaser’s ability to finance the transaction has taken on heightened importance and may require greater creativity on the part of both the vendor and the purchaser.

Nos associé.es Eleonora Eusepi et Alain Castonguay, ainsi que nos avocat.es Joseph Piazza et Alessia Talarico, ont contribué à la rédaction du chapitre canadien du nouveau guide Chambers and Partners en droit immobilier.

With the traditional Canadian real estate investment landscape yielding lower returns, investors are forced to be creative with harnessing new cash flow alternatives.

Elevated interest rates are affecting businesses in every sector of the economy, but perhaps none more so than real estate.

Expansion and contraction rights can be valuable tools in the commercial leasing context, benefitting both landlords and tenants by balancing tenant adaptability with landlord predictability. However, because these rights reallocate risk, costs and control between the parties, they should be carefully negotiated to reflect business realities and clearly drafted to ensure risks are appropriately addressed.

Appellant Europe Cosmétiques Inc. and Respondent Location Le Carrefour Laval Inc., owner of a mall, signed a Letter of Intent for the rental of a two-story commercial building.

In Restaurant Canada v. Ville de Montreal, the Honourable Marc St-Pierre, S.C.J. dismissed the arguments from major fast food franchisors contesting a new City of Montreal by-law that restricted ...