Condominium boards have options to regulate pets, but requiring animal owners to pay an extra fee is not one of them, says Toronto condominium lawyer Audrey Loeb. Administering an additional charge that only applies to pet o...

Failing to fulfil your obligations in a divorce settlement can be costly, even after you pass away, says Toronto wills and estate lawyer Marlin Horst. Noting a recent Ontario Superior Court case that awarded a deceased man&r...

An amendment to Ontario’s Condominium Act outlining the legal test for requiring an owner to sell their unit, won’t make the process of removing an owner any easier for condo corporations, says Toronto condominiu...

Toronto condominium lawyer Audrey Loeb says she is encouraged by the initial progress made by the Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) but that it has the potential to do much more. “We've taken the first step. Now we ...

Celebrities are just like the rest of us when it comes to estate disputes, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Matthew Urback. Billboard magazine recently reported on the ongoing and escalating battle between Tom Petty&rsq...

Legislative changes may be needed to stem the recent tide of cancellations of condo building constructions, says Toronto condominium lawyer Megan Mackey. The Toronto Star reports that pre-construction buyers have been stunne...

It's a growing trend in Ontario for condo residents to try to circumvent pet bans by claiming their dog is an emotional support animal, but there are many misunderstandings around the legalities of the issue, says Toronto co...

A $20-million judgment against a website for pirating obituaries may turn out to be a symbolic victory for the families of the deceased, says Toronto business lawyer Bill Northcote. In her decision, Federal Court Justice Cat...

New legislation under consideration in Ontario would allow more flexibility for those seeking elected office, says Windsor public law lawyer Sheila MacKinnon. Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, a...

A new online service should appeal to people who want simple wills at a low cost, but there is still a potential for misuse, says Toronto civil litigator Jonathan Miller. “This generation spends so much time online, so...