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View MoreGyimah v. The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hearst in Ontario, 2025 ONSC 3876 Transactional real estate lawyers handle closings routinely. But a recent Ontario Superior Court decision serves as a stark reminder that even straightforward purchases can spiral into costly litigation when basic closing mechanics go…
Gyimah v. The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hearst in Ontario, 2025 ONSC 3876 Transactional real estate lawyers handle closings routinely. But a recent Ontario Superior Court decision serves as a stark reminder that even straightforward purchases can spiral into costly litigation when basic closing mechanics go…
Bennett v. Chadwick, 2025 ONSC 3603 The Setup Picture this: your client calls, frustrated. They’ve enjoyed convenient access across their neighbour’s driveway to their cottage property for years. Now there’s a fence blocking their route, and they can’t get their vehicle through. Surely, they have a right-of-way, don’t they? The…
Shakil v. Heffernan, 2025 ONSC 3279 The Nightmare Scenario What started as a routine month-long Airbnb booking in April 2020 turned into a five-year legal battle that should serve as a wake-up call for anyone involved in short-term rental properties. In Shakil v. Heffernan, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…
Halton Standard Condominium Corporation No. 534 v. Antunes, 2025 ONSC 3377 For transactional real estate lawyers advising condominium corporations or unit owners, a recent Ontario Superior Court decision offers an important reminder: winning doesn’t always mean full cost recovery, even when your condominium declaration says it should. The Background 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…