Before You Rent Out Your Condo Unit, Don't Forget To....
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...
Legal Considerations When Helping Your Kids With A Down Payment
Many parents help their offspring purchase a home by providing funds for a down payment. If that home is the primary dwelling of a...
No Obligation For Employer To Accommodate Employee's Personal Interests
For the most part,* an employer is not obligated to accommodate an employee's personal interests or commitments when setting a work...
Common Law Spouse Not Mentioned In Will; What Now?
Almost everyone expects that, absent separation or estrangement, a married spouse is entitled to share in his or her deceased spouse's...
A Fool For A Client - Considerations For The Do-It-Yourself Litigant
Abraham Lincoln opined that the man who represents himself [in legal matters] has a fool for a client. Perhaps Honest Abe was a little...
Is Refusing to Accommodate An Employee's Breastfeeding Schedule Discrimination On The Basis Of F
Is an employer obligated to accommodate the breastfeeding schedule of an employee or, if it fails to do so, has it discriminated against...
Honour or Headache? Considerations If Named As Estate Trustee
As first blush, it seems like an honour; the will of a friend or family member names you as estate trustee. The deceased has named you,...
Tips to Avoid Holiday Party Pitfalls
The annual Holiday party can be career enhancing or career damaging. Getting together with co-workers, management and their significant...
Grinch-Proof Your Online Holiday Shopping Experience
It is a busy time of year. In addition to "life" necessities, there are extra social commitments that can leave little if any time to...
Holy Smokes - You Could Be Evicted For Smoking In Your Own Apartment
What has been described as a "war on smokers" continues as the space where smoking is allowed decreases. A recent Divisional Court...