When something goes wrong with your home and you suffer a loss, you need to be able to have insurance coverage to rely on and protect one of the largest investments that you will ever make in your lifetime. Title and home insurance both offer vital property ownership protection but many get them confused, so…

When you think about buying or selling you may wonder what stays and what goes. That’s because the final tally for both is not always as obvious as it seems. Whether you we’re talking about light fixtures or kitchen gadgets the line can get blurry. This is where chattel vs fixture comes into play as…

Buying or selling property rarely comes without some complications and the one that needs your attention the most is a lien. You might not notice it at first but it this can end up delay your deal and affecting how you own your property. It’s a property encumbrance that stays until you pay a debt…

So you want to apply for the Canadian visa and that means you are investing your hard-earned money along with time and effort. You plan your future around the hope of approval but what will you do if you face a visa application rejection? A great proactive approach is to turn to an immigration lawyer…

You may have though about writing a will more than once and you may have wondered ‘can’t I just write one by hand?’ Then comes the question for most people that ‘are handwritten wills valid in Ontario?’. This piece you’re considering is called a holograph will and it can be accepted as a will if…

The time is buying a property and the key task isto check for its registered title so you know everything is A-okay. Your real estate title search is not just a formal need but your first line of defense during property title transfer so that you are safe from future problems. You can get into…

Your condo buying journey will be one of the most thrilling times as you look forward to living or renting in a new place or investing. That said this process also involves you with vast legal and financial duties and you may be making condo buying mistakes if you miss documents or don’t ask the…

A new name or removing one from your real estate title may feel like another legal matter with paperwork. But what you own and how secure you are matters when you add or remove someone from your property title. We’re talking about who legally controls the property moving forward and that’s a bigger deal than…

An easy way to keep rent covered while you are away is the option of subletting in Ontario. But not having permissions, checks and boundaries means you can end up in a complex legal process. It makes sense to involve Milton’s real estate lawyer to protect your interests but you should also be aware of…

You picture all real estate deals closing in the usual way with each party sitting across from the other with their lawyers present. But what about when the buyer or seller or anyone with a stake in the deal cannot be there? It’s not uncommon when you consider property purchase and sale for non-residents. The…