Realty Dispute Issues:

Question:When can a real estate dispute lead to legal action in Ontario?

Answer:If a realty deal goes awry in Ontario, legal action may be triggered by issues like failure to close, broom-swept condition problems, improper removal of fixtures or chattels, pool or maintenance failures, or allegations of failure to disclose latent or concealment of patent defects.   A paralegal at Byfield Legal Services can help you understand your rights, review the purchase agreement and key communications, and map next steps to protect your deposit, seek damages, or address closing obligations.   For a practical review focused on your situation in Ontario, call (289) 927-7365.

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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.

Note: Please contact Byfield Legal Services by phone at: (289) 927-7365 to discuss any specific questions that you may have.

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.