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03/23/2022

One of the benefits of title insurance is that it protects certain unmarketability of title, thereby granting homebuyers peace of mind. In today’s post, we will revisit the 2015 case of MacDonald v Chicago Title Insurance Co of Canada and its effect on present-day title insurance. Feel feel to drop a comment or send us a message if you have any questions.
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In one of our earlier posts, we analyzed the benefits of title insurance to real property purchasers. We explained that it protects certain unmarketability of title, thereby granting homebuyers peace…

02/22/2022

A certificate of pending litigation is one of the ways by which parties can protect their interests in a real estate transaction. In today’s post, Northview Law will provide a general overview of a certificate of pending litigation and its relevance in property transactions. Feel feel to drop a comment or send us a message if you have any questions.
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A certificate of pending litigation is one of the ways by which parties can protect their interests in a real estate transaction. Like other tools in our property law construct…

02/14/2022

Property rights are fundamental in providing security and the prospect of wealth and play an important role in estate planning. In today’s blog post, Northview Law discusses the case of Di Michele v Di Michele and highlights the powers of estate trustees in impacting beneficiary interests. Feel feel to drop a comment or send us a message if you have any questions.
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Property rights are fundamental in providing security and the prospect of wealth and play an important role in estate planning. In today’s blog post, we will discuss the case of Di Michele v Di…

02/07/2022

Mortgages are a necessity in today’s world. With property prices increasing daily, many individuals find it financially challenging to purchase houses without getting a mortgage. In our most recent blog post, Northview Law examines mortgage priority rules that apply in the occurrence of a fraudulent discharge. Feel feel to drop a comment or send us a message if you have any questions!
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Mortgages are a necessity in today’s world. With property prices increasing daily, many individuals find it financially challenging to purchase houses without getting a mortgage. For investors…

01/18/2022

Commercial leases impose various obligations on tenants, such as the duty to pay rent. However, what happens when a tenant repudiates an unexpired lease? Today’s blog post will examine the landlord’s duty to mitigate losses when a tenant repudiates the lease.
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Commercial leases impose various obligations on landlords and tenants. One of such is the tenant’s duty to pay rent, which is an essential element of a commercial lease transaction.

12/17/2021

As the year comes to an end, so does the rent freeze, which has prevented landlords from increasing their rents all through 2021. In today’s blog post, Northview Law discusses Ontario’s 2022 rent increase and the change this introduces for both landlords and tenants.
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As the year comes to an end, so does the rent freeze, which has prevented landlords from increasing their rents all through 2021. In today's blog post, we will discuss Ontario's 2022 rent increase and…

11/05/2021

Our previous post on special assessments highlighted various benefits buyers enjoy when they purchase condominium units. In today’s post, Northview Law will examine condominium declarations and their importance to prospective buyers.
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Our previous post on special assessments highlighted various benefits buyers enjoy when they purchase condominium units. These benefits include flexibility, affordability, a sense of community and access to on-site amenities. In today’s post, we will examine condominium declarations and their impo...

11/01/2021

The rent abatement clause is one of the most beneficial clauses tenants negotiate in a commercial lease agreement. In today's post, Northview Law discusses rent abatement, its advantages to tenants, and the circumstances that may be appropriate.
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The rent abatement clause is one of the most beneficial clauses tenants negotiate in a commercial lease agreement. In today's post, we will discuss rent abatement, its advantages to tenants, and the circumstances that may be appropriate. What is rent abatement? Rent abatement is an agreement between...

10/15/2021

Relocation rights are important rights under commercial lease agreements as they enable a landlord to relocate the tenant to another unit or space, usually within the same building. In our most recent blog post, Northview Law explores this right in more detail, focusing on the need to balance the competing interests of landlords and tenants. Feel feel to drop a comment or send us a message if you have any questions.
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Our previous post highlighted essential considerations that tenants should keep in mind before entering into lease agreements. One of these is relocation rights, which is a right that enables a landlord to relocate the tenant to another unit or space, usually within the same location/building. Today...

10/06/2021

Clarity is crucial when drafting insurance and indemnity clauses in commercial lease agreements. This is because certain unforeseen risks may occur and it's necessary to know who will accept what risks. In our post today, Northview Law examines the importance of these clauses and the principle of immunity under commercial lease agreements. Feel feel to drop a comment or send us a message if you have any questions.
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In our previous posts, we focused on the importance of clarity and precision when drafting commercial lease agreements. Certain unforeseen circumstances may occur and present risks to be shouldered by the landlord or tenant. Since no reasonable person would gratuitously accept liabilities, it’s im...

10/01/2021

Northview is delighted to welcome our incoming articling student Oksana Nasadiuk to the firm. Oksana completed her Masters of Common Law at Osgoode Hall. We hope that you have a fulfilling articling term. You will be a full-fledged lawyer before you know it!

09/29/2021

A key element of commercial lease transactions is the date the tenant takes possession. However, certain conditions need to be met before the tenant is obligated to take legal possession of the premises. In today's blog post, Northview Law discusses these conditions and their importance to both parties. Feel feel to drop a comment or send us a message if you have any questions.
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It is prevalent for commercial leases to require that certain conditions be met before the tenant is obligated to take legal possession of the premises. These provisions articulate how certain third party risks are allocated between the landlord and tenant in cases where a premise needs to be materi...