Can You Sue a Contractor for Bad Work in Ontario?

Can You Sue a Contractor for Bad Work in Ontario?

27th August 2026BY Qasim Nihang

A renovation gone wrong? Learn how Ontario homeowners typically document defects, send a demand letter, and choose the right court for a contractor

Can’t Afford Your Ontario Mortgage Renewal? Your Options

Can’t Afford Your Ontario Mortgage Renewal? Your Options

18th August 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Facing an Ontario mortgage renewal you may not be able to afford? Learn the legal options that may apply before default, and what the Mortgages Act

Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common in Ontario: How to Choose When You Buy With Family or Friends

Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common in Ontario: How to Choose When You Buy With Family or Friends

10th August 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Joint tenants vs. tenants in common in Ontario: how survivorship may override a will, and what may happen when one co-owner wants out and the other

Backing Out of a Real Estate Deal in Ontario: What It May Actually Cost

Backing Out of a Real Estate Deal in Ontario: What It May Actually Cost

5th August 2026BY Qasim Nihang

If a buyer backs out of a real estate deal in Ontario, losing the deposit may be only the start. How damages, forfeiture and chain liability may wo

Missed a Mortgage Payment in Ontario? What to Do Before Power of Sale

Missed a Mortgage Payment in Ontario? What to Do Before Power of Sale

22nd July 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Missed a mortgage payment in Ontario, or dreading a steep renewal? Learn your legal options before default and when a mortgage lawyer can help you

Ontario’s New-Home HST Rebate: Should You Re-Sign Your APS?

Ontario’s New-Home HST Rebate: Should You Re-Sign Your APS?

21st July 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Thinking of re-signing your agreement for Ontario’s new-home HST rebate? Learn why it may be prohibited, who funds HST at closing, and how to sta

Ontario Real Estate Deposit Protection: New RECO Rules 2026

Ontario Real Estate Deposit Protection: New RECO Rules 2026

6th July 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Ontario's new RECO trust account rules, effective October 2026, mean stronger protection for your deposit. Learn what changed after the iPro Realty

Garden Suite Rules Ontario 2026: Zoning, Permits & HST

Garden Suite Rules Ontario 2026: Zoning, Permits & HST

25th June 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Ontario homeowners can now add up to 3 units per lot. Learn garden suite zoning rules, permit steps, and the HST trap that catches landlords — To

Void Your Pre-Construction Condo Agreement Ontario

Void Your Pre-Construction Condo Agreement Ontario

23rd June 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Ontario's 2026 DiCenzo ruling: if your builder didn't provide required disclosure docs, your pre-construction condo agreement may be void.

Capital Gains Tax on Cottages and Investment Properties in Ontario: What the 2026 Rules Actually Say

Capital Gains Tax on Cottages and Investment Properties in Ontario: What the 2026 Rules Actually Say

19th June 2026BY Qasim Nihang

Confused about capital gains tax on your Ontario cottage or rental property? Here’s what the 2026 rules actually say and how to reduce what you o