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What Is the 10-Day Cooling-Off Period for Pre-Construction Condos in Ontario?
Sign a resale offer and you're bound the moment the seller accepts. Sign for a new condo at a sales centre and Ontario law hands you an escape hatch: the 10-day cooling-off period for pre-construction condos in Ontario lets you walk away, no penalty, full deposit back. It's the single strongest consumer protection in the pre-con process, and buyers routinely waste it. Here's how to use it properly.
What Are Closing Adjustments on a Pre-Construction Condo? (And How to Cap Them)
Pre-construction buyers budget for the purchase price and the deposits. Then final closing arrives, and with it a statement of adjustments carrying thousands of dollars in extras many buyers never knew were coming. Closing adjustments on a pre-construction condo are where unprepared buyers get hurt, and where a good lawyer in your cooling-off period earns their fee many times over.
Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant for Personal Use in Ontario? The N12 Explained
The N12 is one of the most contested forms in Ontario's rental system. So, can a landlord evict a tenant for personal use in Ontario? Yes, in defined circumstances, with strict requirements, real compensation owed, and serious penalties for doing it in bad faith. Whether you're the landlord considering it or the tenant receiving one, here's how the N12 eviction for personal use in Ontario actually works.
Renting Out Your Condo in Toronto: What Landlords Need to Know
Maybe you've upsized and kept the old unit, or your pre-con finally closed and you're not moving in. Either way, renting out your condo in Toronto turns you into a small business owner overnight, with a regulator, a tax filing, and a condo board all suddenly interested in your decisions. Here's the checklist that keeps first-time condo landlords out of trouble.
What Documents Do You Need to Rent an Apartment in Toronto?
Toronto's rental market moves fast, and the difference between landing a unit and losing it is often just preparation. If you're wondering what documents you need to rent an apartment in Toronto, here's the complete package, what landlords can and can't ask for, and how to compete if you're new to Canada or thin on credit history.
Should You Rent or Buy in Toronto? How to Actually Run the Numbers
