For many people, pets are more than furry little responsibilities, they are akin to valued family members and the thought of severing the...

The current housing market of Canada's largest cities makes home ownership an unrealistic dream for many people. One of the ways of...

As the owner of a condo unit, you are legally allowed to rent it out to long-term tenants.* Before you do, however, there are a few...

Many parents help their offspring purchase a home by providing funds for a down payment. If that home is the primary dwelling of a...

Mechanics and home inspectors beware! Recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that a mechanic who issued a false safety standard...

Completing a Seller Property Information Statement ("SPIS") can increase the seller's risk when selling a home. If the seller is...

At first blush, the answer would appear to be no. The fundamental basis of joint tenancy is that two or more owners share a property...

The well-known Latin expression "caveat emptor" (let the buyer beware) cautions a buyer that s/he is the party that needs to ensure there...

Some people believe that buying, renovating and selling houses is a great way to supplement their income. This is especially true if...

When a marriage ends, a couple's assets that were accumulated during the marriage, are generally divided equally and split between the...