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Use and Non-Use of Licensed Land Agents by Renewable Energy Companies
In Alberta, oil and gas companies have long required the services of accredited land agents in acquiring or leasing land to exploit the mineral resources there. The recent surge in interest in renewable energy sources, especially wind and solar, presents...
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Environmental Liability of Commercial Landlords: Limited Landlord Liability for Acts/Omissions of its Tenants
A case review of Sorbam v Litwack 2017 ONSC 706 (CanLII), aff’d 2017 ONCA 850 Synopsis The case involves a somewhat typical contaminated land dispute between neighbouring commercial property owners. The plaintiff conducted investigations on its property in support of...
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« Green » Changes Announced for Ontario Building Code
On July 14, 2017, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs announced the replacement of the Ontario Building Code, effective January 1, 2019. The changes are being made to include new requirements supporting the government’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) of June...
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What Does the Elimination of the Ontario Municipal Board Mean? – Preliminary Expectations
The Ontario government has announced that it will introduce legislation to replace the Ontario Municipal Board (“OMB”) with a new Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”). The most important change is the elimination of the OMB’s power to substitute its decision...
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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...
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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”...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
