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WHAT IS A COMMON-LAW SPOUSE ENTITLED TO IN ONTARIO?
Many couples choose to live together in long-term relationships without getting legally married in Ontario. These relationships, are known as common-law partnerships and are quite common in today’s society. However, at the same time there can be confusion regarding the...
- Tajinder Kaur Sivia
- 16-Sep-2024
Can the Right of Survivorship Be Challenged? Here is all you need to know
While purchasing a property with a co-owner in Canada, many people choose joint tenancy and here ‘right of survivorship’ applies. This means that when one co-owner passes away, the surviving co-owner automatically inherits their (co-owner who has passed away) share...
- Tajinder Kaur Sivia
- 12-Sep-2024
What Are Chattels in Real Estate? A Comprehensive Guide for Canadian Homebuyers and Sellers
There are certain legal terms which one must understand while buying or selling a property. “Chattels” is one such term which often crops up in real estate deals. It is important to understand what chattels are and how they differ...
- Tajinder Kaur Sivia
- 11-Sep-2024
Notice Requirements to end the Tenancy in Canada
The complex process of ending a tenancy can be challenging for both landlords and tenants. The notice periods required to terminate a tenancy in Canada can be different for different provinces and territories, governed by their respective Residential Tenancy Acts....
- Tajinder Kaur Sivia
- 05-Sep-2024
What is Tenants in Common in Real Estate: a Comprehensive Guide
If you are purchasing a property with someone, whether a family member or partner, it is important to understand the legal nuances of property ownership to ensure a desired result. Tenants in Common is a type of ownership which allows...
- Tajinder Kaur Sivia
- 31-Aug-2024
What is Title Insurance and What Does it Cover in Ontario?
A critical yet often overlooked component of real estate transactions, Title insurance is very significant whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced property investor. Understanding title insurance is important to help you protect your investment. In this article, we...
- Tajinder Kaur Sivia
- 29-Aug-2024
