Realty Dispute Issues:

Question: What Ontario real estate issues commonly lead to a buyer or seller starting a lawsuit?

Answer: In Ontario, realty disputes often turn into legal action when a party breaches the agreement or fails to meet disclosure and condition obligations, such as failing to close in broom swept condition, closing problems when a buyer abandons the agreement, improper removal of fixtures or chattels before closing, failing to maintain or properly close a pool, not disclosing a latent defect, or concealing a patent defect.  Theresa Forrest, Paralegal helps paralegals and consumers in these situations understand their options, assess next steps, and move toward a practical outcome without guessing, with straightforward guidance for London, Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Guelph, Waterloo and across Ontario.  Call (519) 902-4223 to review your timeline and documents.

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Realty Issues Commonly Leading to Legal Action

When a realty deal goes awry, legal disputes often arise.  In some circumstances the seller of a property may suffer losses and in other circumstances it is the buyer that suffers harm.  Regardless of which side of a troubled realty transaction you are on, professional legal advice should be sought.

Common Issues

Frequently occuring realty dispute issues that give rise to litigation involve, among other things:

• The failure to close in broom swept condition;
• The failure to close whereas a buyer abandons the agreement;
• The improper removal of fixtures or certain chattels prior to closing;
• The failure to properly close a pool or perform other maintenance;
• The failure to disclose details regarding a latent defect; and
• The improper concealment of a patent defect.