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Commercial Leases in the Age of COVID-19: Tenant Once Again Ordered to Pay Rent Even if the Landlord Was Not Pulling Its Weight

September 10, 2021

It goes without saying that COVID-19 has made life difficult…

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Renewal of a Commercial Lease – A Landlord’s Silence Does Not Amount to Bad Faith

August 18, 2021

When it comes to the renewal of commercial leases, courts…

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Are These Expert Fees Reasonable?

July 28, 2021

In the Court of Appeal’s 2021 decision in Charlesfort Developments…

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Application of the Test for Admission of Fresh Evidence

July 5, 2021

In order to lead fresh evidence at the appeal hearing,…

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Does the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Relieve Liability?

June 30, 2021

If the specific cause of the fire cannot be determined,…

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Is a Text Message a Valid “Signature” Under the Law? A Recent Decision Says Yes

June 18, 2021

Even before COVID-19 forced us to interact with each other…

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Court Sets Aside Power of Sale Transfer to Good Faith Buyer

May 20, 2021

A recent judgment highlights the risks to a buyer under…

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The Defence of non est factum – When It Will (and Won’t) Succeed

May 19, 2021

A recent decision has highlighted what it takes to succeed…

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Was the House Vacant When the Home Owner Moved Out for Medical Treatment?

May 18, 2021

With an increasing aging population, the risk of a loved…

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Are Costs Not Justified for a Successful Party – One With Insurance?

May 4, 2021

A trial judge has the discretion to award or not…

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Ontario Superior Court Clarifies the Test to Establish Adverse Possession Over Land

April 28, 2021

The Ontario Superior Court recently clarified what is required to…

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April 22, 2021

In Rochon v. Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, a 2021 decision…

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