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View MoreExecutive Summary In Dicenzo (Linden Park) Holdings Inc. v. Sadeghyar, 2026 ONSC 1566, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice delivered a significant reminder to builders, developers, and transactional counsel that strict statutory compliance in condominium sales is not optional. The failure to prove delivery of a single mandatory document, the Residential…
Executive Summary In Dicenzo (Linden Park) Holdings Inc. v. Sadeghyar, 2026 ONSC 1566, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice delivered a significant reminder to builders, developers, and transactional counsel that strict statutory compliance in condominium sales is not optional. The failure to prove delivery of a single mandatory document, the Residential…
Executive Summary A March 2026 decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice offers a sharp reminder for transactional real estate lawyers: the absence of initials on a modified contract clause does not necessarily invalidate that clause. In Potz v. Pietrangelo, 2026 ONSC 1405, Associate Justice Mak granted summary judgment…
Ontario Court Denies Certificate of Pending Litigation in Tian v. Jiang Executive Summary In Tian v. Jiang, 2026 ONSC 1947, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reaffirmed a fundamental principle in property law: a contractual promise does not, by itself, create a proprietary interest in land. The Court denied the…
Executive Summary In Shiralian v. Wyldewood Creek Inc., 2026 ONCA 163, the Court of Appeal for Ontario reaffirmed the enforceability of carefully drafted limitation of liability clauses in pre-construction real estate agreements. The Court upheld a clause limiting the purchasers’ remedies to the return of their deposits plus applicable interest,…
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Key Lessons from 1396929 Ontario Inc. v. Valladares for Transactional Lawyers 1396929 Ontario Inc. v. Valladares, 2025 ONCA 513 The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Valladares serves as an important reminder for real estate practitioners about the potential pitfalls in mortgage enforcement proceedings, particularly when dealing with vulnerable…
The Ontario Superior Court’s recent decision in Ahmad v. Ain, 2025 ONSC 4017, serves as a stark reminder that firm, unconditional real estate agreements mean exactly what they say. For transactional lawyers, this case offers valuable insights into damages calculations, mitigation obligations, and the limits of accommodation in real estate…
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision demonstrates how the doctrine of equitable subrogation can rescue lenders from solicitor misconduct—and what transactional lawyers need to know to protect their clients. The Ontario Superior Court’s recent decision in Bank of Montreal v. Hossain, 2025 ONSC 3950, serves as a stark reminder of…
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision offers important reminders about the risks of informal property arrangements and the misuse of powers of attorney in real estate transactions. The recent decision in Harris v. Melo, 2025 ONSC 4152, serves as a cautionary tale for real estate practitioners about the dangers that…