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In Ontario, a landlord can't simply evict their tenant because they want to sell. In a cash for keys offer, the landlord negotiates with the tenant to voluntarily vacate the property by signing an agreement to end the tenancy, for which the landlord compensates the tenant.

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Navigating a real estate agent’s creative bag of euphemisms, writes Bob Aaron, is key to cracking the code when searching for a home. Read the article here 👉🏻
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Tarion is a not-for-profit organization that administers the Ontario New Home Warranty and Protection program. To ensure your deposit is protected, notify Tarion within 45 days of signing your purchase agreement that you are buying a new home and will be providing a deposit.

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Now that the new HST rebate is in full effect, here's everything you need to know about eligibility and rebate rules: https://t.co/O23W4iIesK

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A recent Ontario case highlighting a daughter forging her parents' signatures to steal their home—registering a new deed and mortgage—underscores that title insurance is essential to protect homeowners from fraud, forgeries, and hidden ownership disputes.
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Imagine buying a pre-construction penthouse only to find out that the builder decided to add another floor on top of the building, and you are now getting a sub-penthouse.

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A recent case outlined in the Toronto Star, highlights a dispute over a video doorbell and in-unit washer/dryer installed by the condo owner that resulted in the court siding with the board, leaving the owners with a $10k bill. https://t.co/DAJxFYw4uU

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Why use a lawyer for mortgage refinancing? 🤔
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As of April 1, the provincial government is offering a HST rebate on new homes. Combined with the GST rebate, eligible buyers could receive a maximum rebate of $130K for new homes valued up to $1M. Prior to closing, always confirm all rebate amounts with your real estate lawyer.

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The Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) in Ontario allows homeowners to avoid paying capital gains tax on the profit from selling their primary home. To qualify, you must own the property, ordinarily inhabit it, and designate it for every year you owned it.

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Eligible buyers can now recover the 5% GST on qualifying new construction or substantially renovated homes. A maximum rebate of $50,000 applies to new homes priced up to $1M. Homes priced from $1M-$1.5M qualify for a partial rebate on a sliding scale.

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New homes generally have sales tax payable. What if you build or substantially renovate your home?

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What happens if you sell real estate to family for a dollar? https://t.co/F7KRG6G1cw

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New home builders may encounter financial difficulties that prevent them from completing new home construction projects and/or fulfilling their warranty obligations to owners. View a list of insolvency situations Tarion is monitoring here: https://t.co/jaMe67ly8M

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Wondering if you should hold your house in a trust to save on taxes or help with estate planning? Here's what you should know before you decide: https://t.co/RfBClPBWjv

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By law, all new homes built in Ontario are provided with a warranty by the builder. The coverage begins when you sign the Agreement of Purchase & Sale, and remains in effect for up to 7 years even if the home is sold. https://t.co/prWbAICnoR

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The Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish form is being updated. Effective February 16, 2026, municipalities will be required to use the updated form for their building permit applications. Designers, builders, and applicants will need to use the proper form.

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If a lawyer presents online real estate documents to the client for signature without his or her online presence, the lawyer is breaching the rules of the Law Society and Ontario law. An in-person/virtual meeting allows your lawyer detect impersonation, money laundering or fraud.