New Real Property Register Requirement
On December 10, 2016 the Forfeited Corporate Property Act, 2015 (“FCPA”) came into force in Ontario. This act makes it easier for the Government of Ontario to use or sell property that has been forfeited to the Ontario Crown upon...
New Vancouver-Area Real Estate Taxes
Two taxes have been recently introduced in the Vancouver area, designed to cool the local estate market. The BC “Foreign Buyer Tax” Effective August 2, 2016, a transfer tax of 15% of fair market value is payable by “foreign nationals”...
Short-Term Condominium Rentals
Short-term rental condominiums operated through online companies like AirBnB and VRBO are becoming an increasingly popular choice for travellers and condominium unit owners alike. Travellers appreciate the sense of home, convenience, affordability and amenities that a privately owned condominium provides,...
Review Your Property Tax Situation Before 2016 Ends
As 2016 draws to a close, there are a number of property tax questions that landowners and tenants in Ontario should consider to ensure you do not miss a tax saving opportunity. Do you wonder if some or all of...
Steven O’Melia quoted in Law Times
Law Times, "Review of OMB means mandate tweak"
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Overholding
Sometimes, the unexpected can occur. Someone gets sick, a big contract falls through, or renovations of a new space go awry – for whatever reason, a tenant may find itself unable to vacate its premises on the termination date of...
The Exclusive on “Exclusive Use” Clauses in Quebec
Introduction In the Province of Quebec, as in the rest of Canada, tenants are always looking to protect their market and ensure their success. One of the techniques frequently employed to accomplish the above goals is the use of “exclusive...
Proposed Amendments to the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation
Following a year of consultation with various stakeholders, the BC Ministry of Environment (“MOE”) has released a series of omnibus documents (the “Stage 10 Amendments”) regarding proposed updates to the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation (“CSR”). The Stage 10 Amendments are...
On the Horizon: Landlord Licensing in Toronto
Landlords in Toronto take note: the new year may bring with it a new scheme of landlord licensing applicable to approximately 3,300 rental buildings in the City. The controversial framework for a multi-residential rental property licence was debated and approved...
Eric Davis comments on Ontario Municipal Act in Ayr News article
Ayr News, "Expert says North Dumfries council can reveal why it decided not to buy former Foodland"
The Ontario Municipal Act does not prevent North Dumfries council from telling residents why it decided not to pursue purchasing the former Foodland building for its new township office, according to a Waterloo lawyer who specializes in municipal law.
