Land surveys: who owns the copyright?
Does copyright for land surveys belong to the Crown or the surveyor? Our latest Real Estate blog post explores a recent case that looked at surveys registered with the land registry system.
Buyer Beware: A Guide, not a Warning
“Buyer beware” is a term more formally known as caveat emptor. The principle isn’t unique to real estate law, but when it comes to investing in something as significant as a home, it is particularly important for buyers to take notice of. There are two types of defects that buyers need to be wary of: patent defects and latent defects.
So You Want To Be A Landlord? A Primer In Buying A Tenanted Property
If you decide to purchase a residential property with a tenant occupying the property, there are some important procedures and pitfalls that should be considered. In our latest Real Estate blog post, Bryan Thaw outlines the key things a buyer should keep in mind.
Short but sweet: How to negotiate a pop-up store lease
An evolving trend is the “pop-up” store. A pop-up store is a space occupied by a tenant in a commercial development, typically for a short term (six to 12 months), to promote a sampling of its products. Due to these unique circumstances, the negotiation of these short-term occupancy agreements can bring a variety of challenges.
Debbie Bellinger interviewed for the April issue of The Ontario Construction Report
Partner and head of the firm’s real estate and development practice group, Debbie Bellinger, was recently interviewed for the April issue of The Ontario Construction Report regarding the importance of collaboration and co-operation between multiple owners/interests and contractors for the success of development projects.
Construction Licensing: Does it apply in Indigenous Communities?
What do construction licensing laws mean for Indigenous communities? In our latest Indigenous Law blog post, Stephane Serafin looks at licensing laws across Canada and their impact on First Nations communities.