What is title fraud? Real estate title fraud is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for homeowners. It involves criminals stealing a homeowner's identity to refinance or sell their home without them knowing, leaving the victim with no legal recourse and unable to access their property. Title fraud can be used to drain [...]

Introduction Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced real estate investor, finding the right lawyer is essential to ensure your property investment is secure. A good lawyer can help guide you through the process of purchasing a home in Ontario and protect your financial interests. Here are some tips to consider when choosing [...]

Congratulations to these Common Law Alumni who have been inducted into the Order of Ottawa On November 12, 2021, Mayor Jim Watson announced the Order of Ottawa inductees for that year. Among the 15 recipients was Daljit S. Nirman, a proud uOttawa Common Law alumnus with an LLM from 2002. This prestigious award honors outstanding [...]

As a former Ottawa Police Services Board member, I discuss the urgent need for reform within police services boards in Ontario. The existing model may obstruct progress on essential aspects such as accountability, cultural change, equity, diversity, and inclusivity within police services. I advocate for bylaw amendments that foster better information-sharing, increased transparency, and a [...]

  The Tarion Warranty Corporation is a non-profit corporation that administers the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act (ONHWPA). This government legislation protects consumers who purchase or build new homes, condominiums and condos in the province of Ontario. The Tarion Warranty System protects buyers from defects in workmanship and materials on newly constructed homes for [...]

A home inspection is an important step when buying a home in Ontario, Canada. It's crucial to understand the process and be aware of any potential issues that may come up during the inspection. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of a home inspection and provide some useful tips for getting the most [...]

The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has released its report on the Toronto condominium market during the fourth quarter of 2022. The report shows that the average selling price for condominium apartments remained consistent with the previous year, bucking the overall downward trend in the housing market. TRREB President Paul Baron states, "condo market [...]

When buying a home, it's important to have all your bases covered. One important aspect of the process is title insurance. This type of insurance policy protects property owners and lenders against losses related to ownership and title issues. Whether you're purchasing a new home or you've already closed on the deal, residential title insurance [...]

Canada is dedicated to strengthening connections between Canadians and the Indo-Pacific region. To achieve this, a new application processing centre in Manila, Philippines, was announced by Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville, on behalf of Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Honourable Sean Fraser. This centre, situated within Canada's Embassy in Manila, is a [...]