Mortgages, Powers of Sale and Certificates of Pending Litigation
Thursday, August 13, 2026Daniel KuhnreichReal Estate, LitigationMortgage, Power of Sale
A Certificate of Pending Litigation (CPL) is a common remedy used by a party claiming an interest in real property. Once registered on title, a CPL puts prospective purchasers and other parties dealing with the property on notice that an interest in the property is being claimed adverse to the registered owner...
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The 10% Rule Isn’t Always 10%: Construction Mortgage Priority on Default
Tuesday, July 28, 2026Daniel KuhnreichReal EstateConstruction , Mortgage
Section 78 of the Construction Act (Ontario) establishes the priority of construction liens relative to mortgages...
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The Driveway Dilemma: Why 30 Years of Use Wasn’t Enough for Adverse Possession
Thursday, July 9, 2026Daniel KuhnreichReal EstateProperty, Ownership
Real estate lawyers are frequently asked whether long-term use of a neighbouring property can eventually ripen into ownership...
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No Paper, No Problem? Oral Trusts and Informal Property Arrangements in Ontario
Monday, June 15, 2026Daniel KuhnreichReal EstateTrusts
Informal property arrangements between family members – such as one person holding title because a relative cannot qualify for a mortgage – are more common than many people think...
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Landlord Considerations: To Term or to Terminate
Tuesday, February 17, 2026Tamara Katz, Daniel KuhnreichReal Estate, LitigationLandlord, Terminate
On February 18, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear the appeal of Canada Life Assurance Company v Aphria Inc...
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New Year, New Rules: Construction Act Amendments Explained
Tuesday, February 3, 2026Tamara Katz, Daniel KuhnreichReal Estate, LitigationConstruction Act, Rules
Several amendments to the Ontario Construction Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2026, pursuant to Bill 216, Building Ontario For You Act, and Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Fact Act...
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