There are over one million renters in Ontario. For most of them, their rent has or is expected to increase. According to the Canadian Rental Housing Index, the average cost of rent has risen by 27 per cent since 2016. Whether you are a renter or landlord, you should...
Breaking up with someone you have lived with for years can be incredibly painful and complicated. In many ways, ending a common-law relationship is quite similar to ending a marriage, but there are some ways in which this differs. If you are ending a common-law...
People do and say many things they might later regret when they end a marriage. Though this is not unusual, it is crucial to know that some statements you might make during this stressful time can have costly, long-lasting consequences. "Let's leave lawyers out of...
As a landlord, one of the most troubling situations you can face is entering a property you have rented to someone only to discover the tenant has damaged it. Even seemingly minor issues can be expensive to repair, and significant damage can prevent you from renting...
There are a lot of details to manage when it comes to buying a home. Some can be easy to overlook until something goes wrong. For example, if you are looking to purchase a home, the thought that the seller does not have the legal authority to transfer ownership to you...
Even when you and your soon-to-be-ex divorce, you can still commit to parenting your child together. However, creating the right plan that allows you to do this can be difficult. Following are some tips to help you get started in the right direction. Stay out of court...
Landlord-tenant disputes can cover a broad range of situations. From damage to the unit to missed payments and everything in between, disputes and disagreements must be examined and handled before heated emotions escalate. One common issue centers on excessive noise...
Even though they typically fall under the legal umbrella of marriage contracts, people commonly refer to these types of agreements as prenuptial and post-nuptial contracts. Couples may choose to draft a prenuptial agreement before they marry in order to highlight...
In the last two decades, we have all witnessed the growing importance of various online properties. Experts use the phrase “digital assets” to categorize property that might not have a corresponding physical component. Married couples may grow these assets together...
Purchasing a home can be an exhilarating yet frightening experience. Whether it is the first home or fifth, buyers can quickly become overwhelmed by the process and lose sight of numerous critical details leading up to the closing. Even with the guidance of a realtor...
