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Can I Rent my Apartment as a Short-Term Rental?

2021-06-21T15:01:07-04:00

December 18, 2020 by: Michael Conway The common practice in Ontario is that a residential lease begins with a term of one-year. While that can offer stability and certainty to renters, it can also make things difficult for people who need a place to stay for less than a year. Short-term rentals have emerged as a way for people to rent out their property that they are not using and give renters a more flexible option to suit how long they need to rent for. Websites like Airbnb and Vrbo have made that process incredibly easy for renters and people looking [...]

Can I Rent my Apartment as a Short-Term Rental?2021-06-21T15:01:07-04:00

Courts in Ontario Interpret Meaning of Force Majeure During COVID-19

2021-06-21T15:10:18-04:00

November 4, 2020 By: Michael Conway Businesses faced a novel challenge in Ontario when due to the COVID-19 pandemic, non-essential businesses were forced to close for an extended period of time to protect Ontario's public health. All businesses faced the challenge of how to respond to these unexpected closures which in some cases put a complete stop on operations and revenues for up to months. Faced with a lack of revenue, businesses became unable to pay bills necessary to keep them in business. A common example of this are rent payments. Organizations turned to the provisions of their contracts and many [...]

Courts in Ontario Interpret Meaning of Force Majeure During COVID-192021-06-21T15:10:18-04:00

Summary Hearings – How Human Rights Claims Can Go Wrong

2021-06-21T15:11:07-04:00

October 16, 2020 By: Michael Conway Individuals in Ontario who feel that their human rights have been violated can make an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ("HRTO") to seek compensation for the alleged violation. The general idea is that an individual files an application with the HRTO alleging that an individual or organization discriminated against them. The person making the application becomes the Applicant. The individual or organization that the Applicant alleges discriminated against them becomes the Respondent. The Respondent gets the chance to respond to the claims against them. The issue is then resolved either by the [...]

Summary Hearings – How Human Rights Claims Can Go Wrong2021-06-21T15:11:07-04:00

Moving to Canada? 5 Things to Ponder

2021-12-06T11:04:40-05:00

October 1, 2020 It's become a common refrain: "I'm moving to Canada!" Moving to the Great White North is an exciting life change for hundreds of thousands of people per year. But it's not all maple syrup and Canada Geese - there are a number of issues to consider before making the decision. In this blog, we take a look at five questions surrounding some myths about moving to Canada. 1) Is Everyone Admissible to Canada? Before planning a move to Canada, it's important to consider whether you are able to enter the country. In addition to ensuring you have the correct [...]

Moving to Canada? 5 Things to Ponder2021-12-06T11:04:40-05:00

Common Misconceptions in Residential Renting

2020-11-12T16:45:24-05:00

September 24, 2020 By: Michael Conway Individuals and businesses in Ontario are generally free to enter into contracts with each other. When you form a legal agreement with another party each party becomes legally required to perform certain things. There are some kinds of contracts though that the law in Ontario is concerned about. Where the law feels that if parties are left to their own devices, individuals would be forced into unfair agreements that would have an important impact on their lives, it enforces specific requirements for those contracts. A commonly known and understood example of this is the minimum [...]

Common Misconceptions in Residential Renting2020-11-12T16:45:24-05:00

The Pros and Cons of Grey Divorces

2020-11-12T16:45:46-05:00

July 3, 2019 By: Samantha Rosen-Lawlor There have always been couples who divorce later in life. But with an aging baby boomer population approaching the age of retirement, there has been an increase in what has been dubbed “grey divorces”. According to a recent article in Law Times, there are different complexities to divorcing later in life. One aspect of the divorce process most older couples can avoid are proceedings related to child custody and child support. For most older couples, their children have reached adulthood and have started families of their own. This means the parents may not need to interact [...]

The Pros and Cons of Grey Divorces2020-11-12T16:45:46-05:00

Important Items to Consider When Drafting a Will

2020-11-12T16:45:51-05:00

June 19, 2019 By: Samantha Rosen-Lawlor Thinking about a will can be a difficult process. It means thinking about what would happen to your spouse or partner, children, grandchildren, siblings and family and friends when you pass away. While difficult to think about, it’s also a crucial way to ensure that your wishes concerning your surviving family and friends, are met. Clear directions on how to provide for spouses, adult children and their families, and how you wish to divide your estate can help your family avoid the complications that can arise if your will is vague, or you pass away [...]

Important Items to Consider When Drafting a Will2020-11-12T16:45:51-05:00

Common-Law Relationships And Estates Law

2020-11-12T16:45:56-05:00

April 5, 2019 By: Samantha Rosen-Lawlor Common-law couples do not have the same rights as married couples. If your common-law partner passes away without a will, you may not have many legal options at your disposal to protect your rights to his or her estate. It’s important to understand the options you can pursue in this situation, and to discuss them with your partner as you plan your wills to make sure each of you is protected. As outlined on s Steps to Justice page, there are a couple of alternatives that a surviving partner can look into. Below is a very brief [...]

Common-Law Relationships And Estates Law2020-11-12T16:45:56-05:00

2018 Changes to the Ontario Construction Lien Act

2020-11-12T16:46:01-05:00

November 28, 2018 By: Samantha Rosen-Lawlor On July 1st, 2018, the first set of changes to the Ontario Construction Lien Act came into effect, the first being its new name, the Construction Act. This set of amendments will not apply to any project where: the contract for the improvement (the project) was effective before July 1, 2018, even if subcontracts are only effective after July 1, 2018; the procurement process for the improvement was commenced by the owner before July 1, 2018; or the premises are subject to a leasehold interest and the lease was first entered into before July 1, 2018. So, the [...]

2018 Changes to the Ontario Construction Lien Act2020-11-12T16:46:01-05:00

Estate Planning: Choosing a Power of Attorney

2020-11-12T16:46:07-05:00

July 20, 2018 By: Jennifer Foster In this day and age, not even landing on the moon can protect someone from apparent elder abuse. Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin is suing two of his children and a former manager. The famous astronaut is accusing them of mismanaging his business affairs and of slandering him by claiming that 88-year-old Aldrin has dementia. He wants a court judge to take control of his financial affairs and social media accounts away from his son Andrew. Aldrin claims that he revoked the power of attorney he gave Andrew, but that Andrew still makes financial decisions for him. [...]

Estate Planning: Choosing a Power of Attorney2020-11-12T16:46:07-05:00
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