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A legal hypothec published past the deadline can be invalidated, even if the work is not finished. This is highlighted in a recent Québec Superior Court decision...

Determining the proper amount of a builders' lien routinely arises in construction law proceedings. In certain circumstances, there may be no basis to support an excessive lien amount...

The Ontario Court of Appeal's recent decision in Icetrading Inc v Trayanov identifies some of the limits to good faith in contractual performance.

Most trade contracts incorporate "by reference" the terms and conditions of the prime contract.

The industrial real estate sectors in Calgary and specifically, Rocky View County, and Edmonton, have experienced a consistent demand for both purchase and lease transactions over the past several years.

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is expected to publish a standard form contract for Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) before the end of this year

A modular home is a type of prefabricated home that is built in sections (or modules) in a factory setting and then transported to the home site for final assembly on permanent foundations.

The fall of 2022 has been chockablock with legislative and regulatory news that for the most part has been positive for the development industry. Of course, the most impactful...

On April 24, 2017, the Ontario government introduced new legislation, the Rental Fairness Act, 2017 which includes a number of proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the "RTA").

Partner Sybil Johnson-Abbott brings over two decades of experience navigating complex commercial real estate transactions, land development, and secured lending in the National Capital Region. Her practice encompasses everything from large-scale subdivision approvals to mortgage enforcement, combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of her clients' business objectives. Recognized as Best Lawyers® Real Estate Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Ottawa from 2022 to 2025, she serves on Soloway

Quatre associés du groupe Immobilier de Stikeman Elliott ont récemment corédigé le chapitre canadien du Real Estate Global Practice Guide publié par Chambers and Partners du Royaume-Uni.

Les projets de développement immobilier à usage mixte deviennent de plus en plus complexes; leur structure opérationnelle et juridique doit donc être élaborée en tenant compte en amont de leur financement.

The Supreme Court of Canada's unanimous decision of Sattva v. Capital Corp. v. Creston Moly Corp., 2014 SCC 53 opened the barn door and let loose a wild horse in terms of the scope...

A recent decision by the Court of Appeal of Alberta has provided helpful guidance on when a landlord may, or may not, be on the hook for construction...

Engineers who design buildings to be sustainable or "LEED-certified" have to be vigilant about the language in their contracts with owners.

Much has been said about Manitoba’s recent change to its basic limitation period for construction disputes, which generally reduced the time to start lawsuits from six years to two years. However, the passage of two years may not always be the end of the story for an unpaid contractor or subcontractor.

Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has taken the rare step of referring Toronto's Official Plan Amendment 804 to the Ontario Land Tribunal for recommendation. This referral involves the redesignation of certain Employment Areas and will have significant implications for how the province's new "area of employment" regime is applied across Ontario. The Tribunal's forthcoming recommendation will be closely watched by municipalities and stakeholders throughout the province.

They will have a tangible impact on the way developers design, build and operate their projects.