Title insurance: a primer for homeowners
May 23, 2017
Title insurance beats out solicitors’ opinions for budget-conscious home buyers, Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo tells AdvocateDaily.com. In fact,
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Beware the dangers of a continuing power of attorney
May 1, 2017
In this article, I wish to discuss some of the dangers that may arise out of granting a continuing power
Use caution when granting power of attorney for property
May 1, 2017
Powers of attorney are often granted in anticipation of an individual becoming incapable of managing property, but as Toronto wills
Consider conveyance issues after death of property owner
January 9, 2017
From a real property law standpoint, many important aspects of conveyancing need to be addressed following the death of a
Lender can rely on title register when mortgage not fraudulent
December 30, 2016
A recent Divisional Court decision that found a mortgage was not a fraudulent instrument allowed the lender to rely upon
Check with condo board before decking halls
December 12, 2016
Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo advises condo owners to check with their boards on the guidelines for holiday adornments
Focus: Case highlights negligent representation
November 16, 2016
A recent case demonstrates any breakdown in the five-way test required to establish negligent misrepresentation in real estate transactions will
Honesty key when defending negligent misrepresentation claim
November 9, 2016
Although a recent case shows that any breakdown in the test required to establish negligent misrepresentation in a real estate
Buying a freehold or condo checklist
October 29, 2016
Here is a list of things that should be included in your contract of services to be performed by your
Obligations of condo corporations regarding common elements
September 30, 2016
There has been recent mention in the media regarding elevators in condominium buildings that have been out of service for
Clients to benefit most from improved online title searches
September 6, 2016
Although one might assume that a title search process would be easy for a solicitor in today’s day and age,
Province eyes new protections for landlords, tenants
July 12, 2016
Toronto real estate lawyer Lisa Laredo welcomes the provincial government’s proposal to give no-smoking clauses in rental agreements some teeth.
