Horizons for Youth is a shelter for at-risk and homeless youth between the ages of 16-24 years old in Toronto. They provide youth with the support they need to escape from the cycle of poverty and leave the streets behind.
The Season of Giving - Day 2
In 1949, desperate to find a cure and protect their children from polio, mothers across Canada joined in a North America-wide fundraising effort, going door to door in their own neighbourhoods to collect dimes. The sheer scope of the campaign led entertainer Eddie Cantor to suggest the name "March of Dimes", based on the song "Brother can you spare a dime?" produced during the Great Depression.
The Season of Giving - Day 1
Nellie’s mission is to operate programs and services for women and children who have and are experiencing oppressions such as violence, poverty and homelessness. Nellie’s is a community based feminist organization which operates within an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework. We are committed to social change through education and advocacy, to achieve social justice for all women and children.
Fence Location Dispute
Transfer of Matrimonial Property
When a couple decides to separate, one of the primary concerns involve what is to come of the matrimonial home. Several options exist at this point. For one, the parties may elect to have the matrimonial home sold, and to then have the sale proceeds divided according to agreed upon allotments outlined in a separation agreement. Alternatively, one party may elect to purchase the other party’s interest in the property. This process involves transferring the title of the home solely into the name of the party purchasing the interest of the other. Whichever route a separating couple elect to take, it will be outlined in detail in a binding separation agreement.
Thinking About Paying Personal Expenses With Your Corporation’s Revenue? … Think Again
For some, owning an incorporated business can result in positive financial gains. Restraint must be practiced to not use these earnings for one’s personal expenses.
Today’s article by Jamie Golombek of the Financial Post, perfectly illustrates what can happen to anyone who chooses this course of action.
Maintaining Positive Cash Flow for Your Small Business
Family Law Litigation - Part 2
In most family law cases, parties are to attend at least one of the three conferences available. These include a case conference, settlement conference and trial management conference. These conferences are provided as an opportunity to resolve all or some of the issues, which can save both parties time and costs involved in settling a case.
Family Law Litigation - Part 1
Updates to Ontario Estate Law
Calculating Equalization
If a married couple decides to separate or divorce, both parties are entitled to what is called the equalization of net family property. This means that each spouse is automatically entitled to an equal share of the profits of that marriage. Barring a domestic contract between the spouses, either spouse can apply for equalization of family property under the Ontario Family Law Act (FLA).
Condominium Owners Responsible For Their Tenants Actions
Image Source - Pixabay
The following article demonstrates how a condominium owner was held responsible for their tenants disruptive behaviour by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
According to the article written by James Cook in Real Estate Magazine, the decision demonstrates some of the potential perils of renting out a condominium unit and the consequences that may result. Due diligence on potential tenants should be thoroughly conducted by unit owners before entering into a lease, as eviction proceedings are slow and costly. A condominium will be looking to unit owners to cover the costs and any damages that are incurred before a tenant is eventually evicted.
To read the full article and further reason as to why the courts ruled in this favour, CLICK HERE
Carson Law can help with your Landlord and Tenant problems. Please contact our Paralegal at paralegal@carsonlaw.ca
What Is Power of Sale and How Can You Avoid It?
A Ban on Blind Bidding
Blind Bidding is where potential home buyers submit a bid without knowing the counter-offers. In the end, this means that the buyer with the accepted offer could end up paying a substantial amount more than what was needed to purchase the property.
Is it possible to ban blind bidding? Read the linked article entitled, “Would a ban of blind bidding make homes more affordable? By Kunal Sawhney in Real Estate Magazine, to gain more insight on this real estate trend.
Carson Law is here to help with any and all Real Estate questions. From first time home buyers to experienced investors, we cover it all.
Contact us today
905-336-8940
info@carsonlaw.ca
Carson Law's Client Spotlight for October - ENSEMBL
Construction Liens
Carson Law's Client Spotlight for October
The Difference Between Terms and Conditions In an Agreement of Purchase and Sale
When an offer is made on a home and an Agreement of Purchase & Sale (APS) is signed, there will be a lot of filling out and reading of paperwork. Knowing the nuanced terms included in the APS is important. Two of the most common items within the paperwork are ‘Conditions’ and ‘Terms’.
A Condition is a clause the buyer needs to waive or fulfill by an agreed time in order for the sale to be finalized.
A Term is used to clarify what the buyer expects to be done or or included in the property.
At Carson Law, we review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale as soon as we receive it and can answer any questions or provide clarification on this important document.
What You Need To Know About Rent Control In Ontario
September Client Spotlight - Investor Girl Diana
Diana is a knowledgeable and experienced Real Estate Investor in Southern Ontario, with several BRRRRs, flips and private lends under her belt. As an avid networker, Diana has leveraged her extensive network to position herself as a valuable resource for aspiring investors by providing her community with a broad scope of valuable information from experts in the field.
