Commercial landlords and tenants in Ontario may face disputes over lease terms, rent, repairs, operating expenses, and termination. These conflicts can disrupt business operations and put rental income or a commercial investment at risk. Understanding the lease and the applicable legal framework is the starting point for assessing your rights and choosing a practical response.… Continue reading Commercial Landlord and Tenant Disputes in Ontario: Resolving Lease Conflicts
Real estate transactions represent some of the most significant financial investments individuals and families make. When a transaction breaks down or a property is threatened by lender enforcement, disputes over breached contracts, builder delays, and mortgage enforcement may require prompt legal advice to protect your interests. Understanding your legal options before making decisions can help… Continue reading Navigating Real Estate and Mortgage Litigation in Ontario: Protecting Your Property and Financial Interests
A failed property transaction or unsuitable mortgage can leave you facing a lost deposit, unexpected financing costs or enforcement proceedings. If you believe a real estate or mortgage professional’s conduct caused the loss, a careful review can establish whether a civil claim is available and what evidence it needs. Proving a claimReal estate negligenceMortgage negligenceRecoverable… Continue reading Professional Negligence Claims Against Real Estate & Mortgage Brokers in Ontario
A separation involving a business, several properties, pensions or assets abroad needs careful financial analysis. Understanding what you own, what must be disclosed and how Ontario law treats each asset can help you make informed decisions before signing a settlement. EqualizationMatrimonial homeCommon-law property claimsFinancial disclosureNext steps Equalization of net family property for married spouses Ontario’s… Continue reading Complex Property Division & High-Asset Divorce in Ontario
By Hashmi Law Group | Mortgage Litigation Counsel In the dynamic Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market, private mortgages have become a vital alternative for borrowers who may not qualify for traditional “A-lender” bank financing. While private lending provides necessary liquidity, it often comes with significantly higher interest rates, steep administrative fees, and aggressive… Continue reading Navigating the Private Mortgage Minefield: Defending Against Enforcement and Default in Ontario
Pinpointing the Date of Separation In Ontario, the “date of separation” is not just a calendar milestone – it is the valuation date used to calculate the equalization of net family property. A difference of even a few months can drastically alter the division of assets, especially where one spouse holds volatile investments, real estate,… Continue reading When Did We Separate? And How Does Family Violence Impact Support? Recent Insights from the Ontario Court of Appeal
The General Rule: Deposits Are Forfeited In Ontario, the law heavily favours the seller when a buyer walks away. It is a well-established legal principle that if a purchaser repudiates the agreement and fails to close the transaction, the deposit is forfeited. Crucially, as affirmed in landmark Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) decisions, the seller… Continue reading Buyer’s Remorse or Breach of Contract? Understanding Deposit Forfeitures in Ontario’s Real Estate Market
What Happened in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia Kuldeep and Amrit Ahluwalia married in 1999 and immigrated to Canada in 2001. They had two children and separated in 2016. At trial, the wife – who represented herself – was awarded the usual family law remedies: child support, spousal support, and equalization of family property. But the trial… Continue reading Supreme Court Creates New Tort for Intimate Partner Violence – What It Means for Your Family Law Case
Why Ontario Is Overhauling Civil Procedure The Civil Rules Review was launched in January 2024 after Ontario’s own courts acknowledged what many litigants already knew from experience: the civil justice system had become too slow, too expensive, and too often out of reach for ordinary people and businesses. Most civil lawsuits were taking two to… Continue reading Ontario’s Civil Litigation Overhaul: What the New Three-Track System Means for Your Case
Your Rights Under Ontario’s Family Law Act and the Divorce Act When a marriage ends, one of the most significant concerns is what happens to the matrimonial home. If you and your spouse jointly own the home, you may be wondering whether one spouse can force the other to sell it. In Ontario, the Family… Continue reading Married but Separated: Your Right Not to Sell the Matrimonial Home in Ontario
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