There is an inherent danger when motor vehicles and pedestrians are sharing the same space. Under the Highway Traffic Act, at s. 144...

Increasingly, I've had buyers or prospective buyers reach out to me about cancelling their firm agreements of purchase and sale with their builders. Why?

The Arthur Wishart Act applies to franchise agreements entered into after July 1, 2000, if the business operated under the franchise agreement is operated or is to be operated...

The Arthur Wishart Act (Ontario's franchise legislation) requires a disclosure document be provided to all prospective franchisees at least 14 days in advance...

If you have been injured in a slip and fall or motor vehicle accident in a part of your body that had already been injured you may still have the right to commence a claim.

The feeling of hitting the links with friends under the summer sun is irresistible. Despite golf being a recreational sport, it carries inherent safety risks.

To read more about the difference between Interim Occupancy and Final Closing, please read a previous article written by our firm here.

In November of 2023, I wrote an article about the landmark decision by Justice Renu Mandhane in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2022 ONSC 1303 that created the tort of family violence and in it, I explained that the Ontario Court.

That depends. Section 5(7)(f) of the Arthur Wishart Act provides an exception to the franchisor's obligation to deliver a disclosure document (14 days prior to a prospective franchisee signing any agreement...

The unexpected passing of a tenant can present several legal implications for both landlords and the deceased tenant's estate. From navigating the termination of lease agreements to handling personal belongings...

Ontario's government has introduced a new legislation called "Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025" ("the Act").

In real estate, caveat emptor is the Latin phrase for "let the buyer beware". This means that a buyer purchases a property at their own risk and must conduct...

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has recently awarded damages to the plaintiffs of a real estate dispute after several related transactions failed due to a real estate agent's conflicting role.

When purchasing a new home, it is natural to expect that the property, and everything in it, is in functional condition. However, the reality often depends on the language used in a resale Agreement of Purchase and Sale. A clause often misconstrued by purchasers is the "good working order" clause.

The case of Kosicki v. Toronto (City), 2023 ONCA 450, raises important questions about the law of adverse possession of parkland and its implications for private landowners and municipalities.

In Ontario, the Limitations Act establishes both a basic limitation period and an ultimate limitation period for filing personal injury claims.

The Accelerating Access to Justice Act 2021 ("AAJA") was a major piece of legislation that made changes to a number of areas of law.

In Ontario, both partnerships and joint ventures are common legal structures used when two or more parties collaborate in business.

In a surprising (and refreshing) turn of events, Delaware, a jurisdiction widely recognized for its leadership and expertise in corporate law, is now looking to Ontario for guidance.

Following up on my colleague Mira's article from this past January 2025 about the City of Toronto's efforts to crack down on bad faith evictions and protect tenants from so-called "renovictions,"...