Real Estate Law
Updated Repair and Warranty Deadlines for New Home Builders and Buyers
On July 6, 2020, Tarion announced the reinstatement of certain statutory timelines that had previously been suspended pursuant to Ontario’s Emergency Order. Builders and buyers should take note that the following rules will apply to builder repairs, warranty submission timelines,...
The Federal Home Equity Capital Gains Tax
As federal and provincial government deficits skyrocket due to COVID-19 support payouts such as the CERB, governments at all levels will be searching for new revenue sources in the not-so-distant future to try and balance budgets. One way to accomplish...
Ottawa Landlords and the Mandatory Mask By-Law
If you are a landlord in Ottawa, you may be wondering how the newly announced mandatory mask by-law impacts you, your tenants and your property. Keep reading below for a quick overview on what this means for you and your...
Selling Your Home by Private Sale in Ontario
Occasionally a purchaser and seller will enter into an agreement of purchase and sale directly with one another. They may exclude all agents in an effort to avoid paying a commission. However, there are risks associated with this type of...
Development Applications and COVID-19: Delays, Deadlines and Expiry Dates
In Ontario, a state of emergency was declared due to the COVID-19 Pandemic on March 17, 2020. On March 20, 2020, the province issued a Regulation (retroactive to March 16, 2020) under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, that...
Ontario First Time Home Buyer Series Part 4: Ontario Land Transfer Tax Refund
Buying your first home is a big step in your personal and financial life. As a first-time home buyer, you likely have many questions regarding all aspects of the process. In this four-part series, we will be exploring some of...
Ontario First-Time Home Buyer Series – Part 3: First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
Buying your first home is a big step in your personal and financial life. As a first-time home buyer, you likely have many questions regarding all aspects of the process. In this four-part series, we will be exploring some of...
Ontario First-Time Home Buyer Series Part 2: Home Buyers’ Plan
We at Merovitz Potechin understand that buying your first home is a major personal and financial milestone that requires careful consideration of all available options to facilitate the purchase process. To better understand what to expect along the way, this...
Ontario First-Time Home Buyer Series Part 1: Home Buyer’s Tax Credit
Buying your first home is a big step in your personal and financial life. As a first-time home buyer, you likely have many questions regarding all aspects of the process. In this four-part series, we will be exploring some of...
HST New Housing Rebate – What New Home Buyers Should Know
In Ontario, the sale of newly built homes is subject to GST/HST. This means that anyone in Ontario who purchases a new home from a builder is required to pay HST/GST on their purchase. The GST/HST New Housing Rebate (the...
