Tag: Real Estate

What due diligence is required when buying a commercial property with existing tenants?

Commercial property purchases come with many questions and concerns. You may have even more if the property already has tenants. In this article, we have outlined some of the most important general due diligence we complete and then the extra...

By Samantha Murphy of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday May 20, 2026.

Understanding Property Ownership in Ontario: Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common

When comparing joint tenancy vs tenancy in common, Ontario property buyers should know that ownership can be structured in one of three ways: (1) joint tenancy, (2) tenancy in common, or (3) a combination of both. Registering ownership on title...

By Jesse Avery of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday February 24, 2026.

Agreements of Purchase and Sale Must be Completed in Good Faith

If you have been following my blog, I surprised many people last year with the revelation in Agreements of Purchase and Sale are legally binding contracts that you cannot simply “use” a condition in the agreement to “get out” of the deal....

By Merovitz Potechin on Friday November 21, 2025.

NOSI Changes in Ontario: What Homeowners and Lawyers Need to Know One Year Later

Last year the province rolled out changes to how Notices of Security Interest (NOSI) are registered on title and improved a homeowner’s ability to remove invalid notices from title. See our article here for more information about this change. One...

By Amanda Underhill of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday October 7, 2025.

Should I purchase property in my name, or through a corporation?

Whether you should purchase property in your own name or through a corporation will depend on the circumstances of the purchase, and particularly the intended use of the property. Below are some aspects of purchasing property which you should consider...

By Samantha Murphy of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Friday August 29, 2025.

The Blueprint for a Deal: The Importance of a Letter of Intent in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

What Is a Letter of Intent in Commercial Real Estate? In the complex world of commercial real estate, a successful transaction often begins not with a handshake, but with a well-crafted Letter of Intent (LOI). While typically non-binding, the LOI...

By Shunker Chugh of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday July 2, 2025.