by Mackesy Smye | Jul 20, 2016 | Real Estate Law
Ten Point Deck & Garden Building Permit Checklist If you are an owner of a property in Ontario, you are ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements. Costly construction delays, legal action and/or the removal of work already completed may...
by Mackesy Smye | Jun 14, 2016 | Real Estate Law
Understanding Land Transfer Tax – Real Estate Law If you wish to buy or transfer property in Ontario, it is important to be aware of the Land transfer tax (LTT). Barring a few exceptions, the Ontario Government applies the Land Transfer Tax for all properties...
by Mackesy Smye | Jun 13, 2016 | Insurance Issues
Insurance Issues – Optional Benefits The foremost question in a customer’s mind when buying car insurance is “how much will it cost?” Of course, that is an important question, but it is not the only important question. Ontario courts have made it very clear that...
by Mackesy Smye | Jun 8, 2016 | Slip & Falls
Slip & Falls – Foley v Imperial Oil (Occupiers Duty of Care) In 2011, the British Columbia Court of Appeal considered the fundamental aspects relating to an injury on property. The incident occurred at a car wash at an Esso service station in North Vancouver,...
by Mackesy Smye | Jun 7, 2016 | Slip & Falls
Slips and Falls – How is Negligence Defined? Anyone can trip or have a slip and fall accident in the most unlikely of places.This may be because of poor external conditions, poor premises design or maintenance or a variety of other reasons. If you have been injured in...
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