All articles published in April 2013
Landlord’s Surrender
I recently acted for a landlord concerning commercial premises it had leased to a tenant. The tenant’s business was failing. The tenant made it clear that it was not going to be able to meet its obligations. With the full knowledge of the landlord, the tenant packed up its goods and vacated the leased premises. …
By John Barzo Read This ArticleSURVEYS ACT GAMBIT
In Ontario, there is a little known piece of legislation (at least to those who do not specialize in that field) called the Boundaries Act. Its function is to address disputed property boundaries as surveyed. It does not address issues such as adverse possession. Ownership of property can be the source of extreme emotion. …
By John Barzo Read This ArticleInfidelity, Matrimonial Home and Mortgages
Sometimes a litigation file acts as a lightning rod for multiple areas of law that I am not otherwise regularly engaged in (in this case Family Law and Mortgage transactions). A matter I am currently working on is just such an example. Essentially, legal title to a very nice and significant cottage property was in…
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