Realty Dispute Issues:

Question: What are the most common realty issues in Ontario that lead to a lawsuit over a failed closing or property defects?

Answer: In Ontario, realty disputes that commonly end in legal action include failing to close when the property is not delivered in the agreed “broom swept” condition, a buyer abandoning the agreement, improper removal of fixtures or other items before closing, failure to close a pool or complete other required maintenance, and failures to disclose latent defects or to prevent the improper concealment of patent defects.  If you need a clear digital marketing plan that reaches Ontario buyers and sellers searching for solutions, Marketing.Legal™ can help with optimized lawyer-grade content distribution and lead capture for paralegals and legal service providers, call (800) 551-5751 to get started.

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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.

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.