By Cynthia Squire (cynthia@listerlawyers.com) Co-parenting with your ex can be stressful at the best of times, especially if you don’t particularly get along. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused [...]
By Emily Crocco The purpose of this article is to explain some of the changes to the procedures that landlords and tenants may face in pursuing or responding to applications to the Landlord and [...]
The City of Ottawa lists a property on its “Heritage Register” when it is deemed, by its age and attributes, to have heritage value or interest. A property owner whose home or building has been [...]
In Ontario, an employer is required to accommodate its employees who have family obligations if certain factors are met or exist. The employer’s duty to accommodate is based on its obligation not [...]
On September 1st 2019, two federal bills came into force, each amending the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”). While most employer-employee relationships are regulated by provincial [...]
Despite the higher start-up costs and administrative requirements, incorporation offers many benefits to a business such as the creation of a separate legal entity, limited liability, lower [...]
The Ontario Estates Act at s. 5 contains a clear prohibition: “Letters of Administration shall not be granted to a person not residing in Ontario”. However, like any legal question, this answer [...]
You may visit properties on your own and begin with open houses and times posted on MLS or other real estate sites for open visits. This will allow you to walk through properties without [...]
These DIY tips will help protect you in the process; however, your best line of protection is to work with a real estate agent and a real estate lawyer before accepting an offer.