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View MoreMed Group Ontario Inc. v. Owemanco Mortgage Holding Corporation, 2026 ONSC 703, is a timely reminder that creative drafting in mortgage commitment letters does not always survive contact with a borrower or a court. Released February 13, 2026, the decision by Justice Dunphy of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…
9409394 Canada Inc. v. Ghislain Lascelles, 2026 ONSC 819 | Ontario Superior Court of Justice | February 24, 2026 If you act for buyers and sellers of residential or commercial property in Ontario, you may not spend much time thinking about adverse possession or proprietary estoppel. But a recent…
Gohir v. Nawaz et al., 2026 ONSC 894 | Ontario Superior Court of Justice | Released February 12, 2026 The Story in Brief Two old friends. Large sums of cash moving across borders. Two Toronto-area real estate purchases. No written agreements. When the friendship soured, those informalities became expensive. In…
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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…