Selling or Buying a Home “As Is” in Ontario: What the Clause Really Protects
An “as is” clause doesn’t give Ontario sellers full immunity. Learn when sellers stay liable and how buyers and sellers can protect themselves.
Spousal Support in Dual-Income Households: Debunking the “Lifetime Alimony” Myth in Ontario
Ontario spousal support in dual-income households is often time-limited, not lifetime. The SSAG guides fair, adjustable support based on income, marriage length, and self-sufficiency, with reviews possible upon significant changes.
The Foreign Divorce Trap, Tackling Ontario’s Spousal Support Jurisdictional Void
Ontario may not automatically recognize foreign divorces for spousal support claims, creating a jurisdictional void; legal guidance is essential to ensure recognition and pursue support effectively.
Land Transfer tax avoidance in Real Estate Transactions
Ontario’s Land Transfer Tax (LTT) is a significant closing cost when buying property. Legal strategies to reduce or avoid LTT include first-time buyer rebates, spousal transfers, gifts, trusts, inheritances, family farm exemptions, and corporate reorganizations. Consulting legal experts like Vakili Law Group can optimize savings.
Navigating Section 8 of the Interest Act: When Fees Become Illegal Penalties
Helping lenders structure mortgage loan agreements that will be upheld by the courts
Mortgage Default in Ontario: How Lenders Can Preserve Their Investment Through Forbearance Agreements
Ontario lenders facing mortgage defaults can protect their interests by understanding forbearance agreements.
Navigating Mortgage Enforcement in Ontario: Four key steps from Default to Eviction
This guide offers Ontario lenders a road map of the various steps invovled from default to eviction.
Redefining Justice: The Supreme Court of Canada Establishes the Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
The Supreme court of Canada establishes the Tort of Intimate Partner Violence in a controversial decision that recognizes coercieve control as a distinct legal injury
A guide to the new $130,000 HST Rebate
A guide to determine if you are eligible for the new $130,000 HST rebate that was passed in 2026