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What Are Closing Adjustments on a Pre-Construction Condo? (And How to Cap Them)
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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.

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What Deposits Can a Landlord Legally Collect in Ontario?
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What Deposits Can a Landlord Legally Collect in Ontario?

Deposit rules confuse both sides of the Ontario rental market, and plenty of illegal charges get collected simply because nobody checks. So what deposits can a landlord collect in Ontario? The legal list is short: a rent deposit capped at one rental period, and a refundable key deposit. Damage deposits and pet deposits are not legal here, full stop. Here's how it all works.

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What Documents Do You Need to Rent an Apartment in Toronto?
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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.

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