Mortgage lender research key to fraud prevention
When it comes to avoiding real estate fraud, it is important for third-party lenders to make the necessary inquiries to determine that there are no prior undisclosed mortgages, Toronto real…
Laredo welcomes Tarion Warranty Corp. review
Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo tells Law Times says the Ontario government’s announcement that it will conduct a review of Tarion Warranty Corp. and the Ontario New Home Warranties…
Compensation not guaranteed for delayed occupancy
While the Tarion Warranty Corporation requires that a delayed occupancy warranty be attached to every agreement of purchase and sale of a newly constructed dwelling, the nature and extent of…
No shame in new lawyers saying ‘I don’t know’
New lawyers building up credibility with clients should not be afraid to say three words rarely uttered in the profession — “I don’t know,” Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredotells…
Video – How lawyers can gain credibility and maintain it.
Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo discusses how lawyers can gain credibility and maintain it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRgcPbQipAc
Cottages and the septic system
It’s cottage season and the onset of warm weather is an inspiration to start thinking seriously about investing in that summer retreat you’ve always dreamed of owning. A note of…
The pros and cons of joint tenancy
Planning for one’s death can be both overwhelming and time-consuming. Getting quality legal assistance can offer essential support in navigating the planning process. A lawyer specializing in estate planning can…
OCA examines law around Seller Property Information Statements
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently had the opportunity to examine the law surrounding Seller Property Information Statements in Soboczynski v. Beauchamp, 2015 ONCA 282 (CanLII) — in particular, those…
Knowledge of Succession Law Reform Act essential in estate law
Toronto lawyer Lisa Laredo discusses intestate succession as well as some exceptions to the Succession Law Reform Act in a recent Lawyers Weekly article. “The Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA)…
Controversial ruling in Spence unlikely to apply to many other estates cases
The court decision in Spence v. BMO Trust Company, 2015 ONSC 615 (CanLII) has led to concerns about court interference and uncertainty in estate planning. An Ontario court judge held…