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...
Based on numerous factors, the relationship between landlord and tenant can range from effortless to contentious. No matter how challenging the landlord-tenant relationship is, however, there are numerous legal rules in Ontario designed to protect a tenant’s privacy....
In a divorce or separation, couples generally take great pains to divide any marital property or shared debt that was incurred during the time spent together. When a common-law relationship ends, however, the parties are given very little legal protection regarding...
Landlords in Ontario are expected to maintain rental units based on a strict standard of care. These standards are in place both while a tenant is under lease and between renters. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a landlord to face significant or even excessive...
In recent years, it has become more and more popular for partners to remain unmarried and, instead, pursue a common-law relationship. According to data released in 2019 by Statistics Canada, more than one-fifth of all couples – 21.3 percent – were living common law in...
Popular media likes to portray divorce as a contentious struggle between two parties who have grown to the point of every discussion spiraling into a heated, emotional dispute. Fortunately, many couples decide to part amicably and search for alternative methods for...
There are numerous reasons why a couple might choose to avoid marriage and pursue a common-law relationship. Unfortunately, when that relationship ends, these individuals might face some of the same difficulties in property and debt division that married couples do....
