Real Estate
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October 29, 2024
Navigating conveyancing transactions in the age of money laundering: The role of technology
The conveyancing process, essential for transferring property ownership, has become increasingly complex in the face of heightened concerns about money laundering. As financial crime becomes more sophisticated, real estate transactions are often used as vehicles for illicit activities. In this context, technology emerges as a crucial ally for legal professionals, helping to streamline processes, enhance security and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This article explores the impact of technology on conveyancing transactions in the current regulatory landscape.
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October 28, 2024
The legalities and liabilities of short-term rentals in Alberta
In recent years, the rise of online vacation rental platforms like Airbnb has revolutionized the travel industry worldwide. In Alberta, these rental properties have become increasingly popular given the flexibility and diverse range of accommodations available for those seeking an alternative to traditional hotels.
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October 25, 2024
Ontario mayors’ calls on homelessness, addiction raise spectre of involuntary detention: CCLA
Municipal politicians from across Ontario are calling on provincial lawmakers to take more steps to deal with the crises of homelessness and addiction that are impacting their cities, but a prominent civil liberties group is raising concerns the plans could lead to an expansion in the use of forced treatment to individuals with mental health or addiction issues.
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October 25, 2024
Property buyer who withheld partial amount over price dispute breached agreement, rules appeal court
The Ontario Court of Appeal has held that a buyer who unilaterally reserved part of the purchase price of two commercial properties pending the resolution of a dispute about the price breached the sale agreement.
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October 24, 2024
Can subcontractor’s lien rights expire on a subcontract-by-subcontract basis?
In Prasher Steel Ltd. v. Pre-Eng Contracting Ltd., [2024] O.J. No. 3856, the Divisional Court addressed several issues on appeal, focusing on the distinctions between “contracts” and “subcontracts” as defined by the Construction Lien Act, RSO 1990, c. C.30 (the “Act”), with respect to deadlines for preserving and perfecting lien claims.
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October 23, 2024
2 new associates join Robins Appleby real estate group
Recent news released from Robins Appleby LLP announced the addition of Sukhraj Sandhu and Stephanie Lanz as associates in the firm’s commercial real estate and development group.
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October 23, 2024
SALE OF LAND - Agreement of purchase and sale - Breach of condition - Remedies - Forfeiture of deposit
Appeal by appellant from a motion judge’s finding that respondents were entitled to recover their deposit on the grounds that the judge made an extricable error of law. The respondent deposited $350,000 as part of the agreement to purchase a property from the appellant. The agreement stipulated that if the seller failed to comply and the buyer declined to waive their rights, the contract would be terminated, and the buyer's deposit would be refunded.
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October 23, 2024
Indigenous voices left behind despite global stage recognizing Indigenous as ‘guardians of nature’
“Guardians of nature include first and foremost Indigenous peoples and local communities,” remarked the United Nations at the opening address of the world’s largest ever global biodiversity conference, COP16, that got underway this week in Cali, Colombia.
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October 22, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds misconduct finding against lawyer in foreclosure case
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a professional misconduct finding against a veteran Vancouver lawyer who failed to make inquiries when he should reasonably have been suspicious that his client was, or might be, involved in illegal activities.
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October 21, 2024
Ontario introduces plan to speed up new home connections to electricity grid
Ontario has outlined plans to remove what it calls barriers that slow the construction of new homes while also aiming to make it easier and more affordable to connect to the province’s clean electricity grid.