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B.C. landlord-tenant case highlights need for legislation review

B.C. landlord-tenant case highlights need for legislation review

A recent case in British Columbia involving a tenant who never paid rent and allegedly worked the system to delay eviction is another example of why landlord-tenant legislation needs to…

Does irrevocable mean irrevocable?

Does irrevocable mean irrevocable?

By Shari Elliott I have been asked on more than one occasion by real estate agents if they can withdraw an offer after it has been submitted and prior to…



Landlords must protect their property

Landlords must protect their property

The priority for landlords in disputes with their tenants is to protect their property, Barrie real estate lawyer Shari Elliott tells Law Times.  Read Law Times  …

What if the property you’re purchasing has a tenant?

What if the property you’re purchasing has a tenant?

By Shari Elliott In a file that I recently encountered I made a suggestion for an amendment to the agreement of purchase and sale due to the fact that there…



Feds force Canadians to lower debt via regulatory changes – again

Feds force Canadians to lower debt via regulatory changes – again

By Shari Elliott and Hayley Valleau On July 9 the mortgage lending rules will be tightened once again in order to gain control of the rising household debt levels in Canada,…



Is the sale of vacant land subject to HST?

Is the sale of vacant land subject to HST?

By Shari Elliott  The answer is probably not … but, maybe. The situations when the sale will be tax exempt include: if the vendor is an individual and the land…



Listing a former grow op?

Listing a former grow op?

By Shari Elliott What are Your Disclosure Obligations? The disclosure obligations of real estate agents in Ontario are unclear for what are commonly referred to as stigmatized properties. But disclosure…



Seller information forms: buyer beware

Seller information forms: buyer beware

Barrie real estate lawyer Shari Elliott tells Law Times the main legal issue in a case involving the use of seller information forms is the principle of caveat emptor. Elliott…

Nortel walks from $18 million clean-up cost

Nortel walks from $18 million clean-up cost

By Shari Elliott It is no surprise that Nortel is insolvent and seeking to restructure under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). What is a surprise is the ruling this…



When is a used residential property subject to HST?

When is a used residential property subject to HST?

By Shari Elliott It is important to turn your mind to whether a used residential property is subject to HST if that property is larger than a half hectare. Revenue…



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