Realty Dispute Issues:

Question: What are the most common real estate deal issues that can lead to legal action in Ontario?

Answer: Common triggers for litigation include failing to close (including a buyer’s abandonment), not delivering the property in broom-swept condition, improper removal of fixtures or chattels, poor maintenance such as not properly closing a pool, and claims of non-disclosure or concealment of latent or patent defects.  PKM Legal Services provides paralegal services for Ontario property and realty disputes, helping buyers and sellers understand their rights, document losses, and prepare for negotiation or tribunal or court-related next steps where permitted.

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.