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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…

Information statements and the obligations of realtors

Information statements and the obligations of realtors

By Shari Elliott I am often asked what my opinion is on whether Seller Property Information Statements (SPIS) should be used in a real estate transaction. This question has become…



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…



Review hot water tank rental contract

Review hot water tank rental contract

By Shari Elliott A new trend which is becoming more common in residential purchase agreements is for purchasers not to automatically agree to assume the hot water tank rental. It is the…



Scarcity of law exists for stigmatized properties

Scarcity of law exists for stigmatized properties

In Ontario, sellers and real estate agents are under no legislative obligation to disclose information about murders, suicides or other negative events that may have transpired on a property they…

Dissecting the document that binds real estate deals

Dissecting the document that binds real estate deals

By Shari Elliott This month I have chosen to focus on some commonly asked questions related to the agreement of purchase and sale. The first article deals with agreements that…



Disclosing information to buyers not an issue of if, but when

Disclosing information to buyers not an issue of if, but when

The definition of “material fact” in the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act’s Code of Ethics regulation should be amended to add clarity, says Barrie real estate lawyer Shari Elliott.…

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  …

A look back at the top issues from summer 2012

A look back at the top issues from summer 2012

By Shari Elliott What follows is a list of the top issues that stood out in the summer of 2012. 1. Surveys Some examples of clauses that are commonly used…



Consider terms of exit agreement before purchase

Consider terms of exit agreement before purchase

By Shari Elliott This month I have reviewed two situations, both dealing with tenant relationships. The first is the traditional tenant relationship of landlord and tenant. The warning here is to…



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