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August 3, 2020
When should you review (or renew) your Will?

In Ontario, there are certain circumstances where it is important to review your will to ensure that it is still valid, and that it still reflects your wishes in the event of your death. If you do not already have a will, these are also some circumstances where you should consider obtaining one.

August 3, 2020
Should you engage a lawyer when buying an investment property?

When considering engaging a lawyer when purchasing an investment property the earlier in the process that the lawyer is retained the better. Ideally, the lawyer should be engaged before the Agreement of Purchase and Sale is signed. For large and sophisticated purchases, investors may want to consider having their lawyer...

August 3, 2020
Overholding in commercial tenancies: What is the test?

The situation does occur where a Commercial Tenant continues to occupy the leased premises after the expiry or termination of the original Term of the Lease or at the expiry or termination of any Renewal Period. In commercial tenancy law this is called “Overholding”. A well drafted commercial lease should have...

August 3, 2020
Construction Agreements: The Scope of Work and other matters

The importance of having a comprehensively drafted construction agreement for both commercial projects and residential projects should never be overlooked. There is no room for poor drafting or agreements drafted on the “back of a napkin“ if you as the landlord want the process to both go smoothly and to make sure that...