Real Estate Links
- ”Buyer’s Checklist” from the Real Estate Council of Ontario
- “Seller’s Checklist” from the Real Estate Council of Ontario
- “Working With a Lawyer When You Buy a Home” Brochure from the Law Society of Ontario and Ontario Bar Association
- Land Transfer Tax Explanation from the Ministry of Finance
- Land Transfer Tax Calculator
- Non-Resident Speculation Tax Explanation from the Ministry of Finance (also known as the “Foreign Buyer’s Tax”)
- GST/HST New Housing Rebate Explanation from the Government of Canada
- Tarion (Ontario’s New Home Warranty Program)
- “Understanding Title Insurance” Explanation from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario
- Land Titles Act (Relevant Legislation)
- Mortgages Act (Relevant Legislation)
- Condominium Act (Relevant Legislation)
- Land Transfer Tax Act (Relevant Legislation)
Wills and Powers of Attorney (POA) Links
- “Ever Wonder What Happens If You Die Without a Will?” Video from the Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company (LawPRO)
- Wills and POA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney-General
- “What to Do When Someone Dies” Explanation from Government of Ontario
- “Inheriting Property” Explanation from Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney-General
- Differences Between Powers of Attorney and “Living Wills” Explanation from Ontario’s Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
- Succession Law Reform Act (Primary Legislation for Wills)
- Substitute Decisions Act (Primary Legislation for POAs)
Landlord & Tenant Board Links
- “What We Do” Explanation from The Landlord & Tenant Board
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from the Landlord & Tenant Board
- Residential Tenancies Act (Primary Legislation)
- General Housing Regulations (in relation to the Residential Tenancies Act)
- Maintenance Standard Regulations (in relation to the Residential Tenancies Act)
