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Landlord Won't Give Back Security Deposit

Withholding a Security Deposit is Risky and (Possibly) Costly

Help! My Landlord is Getting Foreclosed!

What happens

Tenants in Foreclosure

New owner after foreclosure must give Tenants 30-days' notice to vacate the property

When Should I Set Up a Trust?

The time to consider your estate plan is when you have children to care for, 50 years or older, relocated and planning a trip.

Large-Scale Disasters Attacking The American Dream: How to Protect and Empower Homeowners and Lenders

In consideration of Hurricane Katrina, this Articles addresses the issues of blight, loan repayment, and the stability of a recovering housing market.

Real estate fraud trial

Brian Stutheit won a trial where the home buyers claimed the home seller failed to disclose roof defects.

What to Expect with Your Home Closing

A brief overview of what to expect when buying a home as a new home purchaser.

Real Estate Seller Financing: Mortgage verus Land Contract

In real estate transactions involving seller financing, the parties can choose between a purchase money mortgage or a land contract. Which one is the best for you?

Advice for Purchasing a Home and Other Real Estate

This article is designed to help non-lawyers understand how to have the best experience as a real estate purchaser, owner, seller and investor.

Case Comment: The Construction Lien Act and the Breach of Trust Claim

Part II of the Construction Lien Act, R.S.O. 1990, c C.30 (“CLA”), sets out the trust provisions and breach of trust claim, which is often overlooked.

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