Why You Should Have a Real Estate Lawyer Review Your Offer Before Signing

Toronto real estate lawyer reviewing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale before a home purchase

For many buyers and sellers, signing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) is the most significant legal commitment they will ever make. Unfortunately, many people only contact a lawyer after the agreement has already been signed. By that point, your lawyer is generally responsible for completing the transactionβ€”not renegotiating unfavourable terms. Having a Toronto real estate lawyer review your … Read More

Ontario’s New HST Rebate for New Homes: What Toronto and GTA Buyers Need to Know Before Closing

Learn how Ontario's new HST rebate may affect new home and pre-construction purchases in Toronto and the GTA. Understand eligibility, closing costs, and potential risks before you buy.

The Ontario housing market has seen significant changes in 2026, including the announcement of an enhanced HST rebate program for purchasers of newly built homes. While the proposed rebate has generated excitement among homebuyers, many purchasers are discovering that the practical application of the rebate is not always straightforward. If you are purchasing a newly constructed home, condominium, or pre-construction … Read More

What to Do After Selling Your Home in Toronto & the GTA

Selling your home is a major milestone β€” but once the deal is firm, many homeowners across Toronto and the surrounding areas are unsure about what comes next. Whether you sold a condo in downtown Toronto, a detached home in Mississauga, a townhouse in Milton, or a property anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), there are several important legal … Read More

Buying Pre-Construction: Why Reviewing Condo Drawings Can Save You Tens of Thousands of Dollars

Buying a pre-construction condo from a builder in Toronto is exciting. New finishes, modern layouts, and the promise of a brand-new home. But there’s one document many buyers underestimateβ€”or never properly review at all: the drawings. Floor plans, elevations, site plans, and disclosure sketches are not just marketing materials. They are legally significant documents that define what you are actually … Read More

Why a Section 98 Agreement Matters When Buying a Condo Resale in Ontario

Importance of Section 98 Agreements in Toronto

When buying a condo resale, most buyers focus on price, status certificates, and mortgage approval. But there’s a quieter document that can have serious legal and financial consequences if it’s missing: πŸ‘‰ The Section 98 Agreement. If the unit you’re buying has any alterations beyond the original builder layout, a Section 98 Agreement can be the difference between a smooth … Read More

What Toronto Contractors Need to Know About Placing a Lien When You Haven’t Been Paid

As a contractor in Toronto, few situations are more frustrating than completing work on a projectβ€”whether it’s residential, commercial, or industrialβ€”only to find that payment is delayed or withheld. Fortunately, Ontario’s Construction Act gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers a powerful legal tool: the right to place a construction lien on the property where the work was performed. A lien protects … Read More

Can You Really Own City Parkland? What Kosicki v. Toronto Means for Homeowners

Kosicki v Toronto

A Backyard Surprise Imagine this: you buy a house in Toronto, enjoy your backyard for years, and then find out part of the land behind your fence actually belongs to the City. Sounds unbelievable, right? That’s exactly what happened to a Toronto couple, Pawel Kosicki and Megan Munro. Their case, Kosicki v. Toronto (City), recently made it all the way … Read More