Our newsletters will cover a variety of topics related to real estate law, wills and estates for our clients and real estate professionals (i.e. agents, brokers, mortgage brokers, financial advisors, home inspectors etc.).

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Past Quarterly Newsletters

April 2016
​Featured Articles:
• Managing expectations when purchasing a resale home
• Managing expectations when purchasing a brand new home

September 2015
Featured Articles:
• What is an Easement and How is it Created?
• Be Aware of Pet Restrictions

June 2015
Featured Articles:
• Title Insurance
• Insurance: What is the Difference?
• Common property maintenance requirements

March 2015
Featured Articles:
• Whether your neighbour can come onto your property for maintenance
• The new Estate Information Return Form

November 2014
Featured articles:
• who owns the tree
• who maintains the tree

June 2014
Featured articles:
• vacant possession
• broom swept condition
• CASL overview and its implications

March 2014
Featured articles:
• photo ID
• closing day procedures
• signing of transaction when not in town

December 2013
Featured articles:
• Chattels/Fixtures
• Hidden Defects
• Insure smooth closing

September 2013
Featured articles:
• Utilities Arrears
• Tax/water Arrears
• Condo fees

June 2013
Featured articles:
• Typical Fraud Cases
• Upcoming events in Ottawa

April 2013
Featured articles:
• New Home buyers information
• Upcoming events in Ottawa

September 2012
Featured articles:
• Jacques Robert Charity Draw: University of Ottawa Heart Institute
• Technology Update

April 2012
Featured articles:
• Jacques Robert Charity Draw: The Snowsuit Fund
• Using LinkedIN? LawPRO publishes some essential dos and don’t

December 2011
Featured articles:
• Power of Attorney: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
• In the Community: Milva Caruso

September 2011
Featured articles:
• Refinancing
• Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Back To School Challenge
• Ontario Election on October 6th, 2011
• The Light Bulb of the Future

August 2011
Featured articles:
• notary services re travel consent letters
• ecoENERGY program
• New Government Photo ID

July 2011
Featured article:
• Investing in real estate

June 2011
Featured articles:
• Dying without a will
• Pet Wills

May 2011
Featured article: 
• Associate Spotlight: Sarah R. Morgan

Real Estate Professionals Monthly Newsletter

April 2013
Featured articles:
• New Home buyers information
• Upcoming events in Ottawa

August/September 2012
Featured articles:
• Technology Update: passwords, facebook and LinkedIN
• Jacques Robert Charity Draw: University of Ottawa Heart Institute

July 2012
Featured articles:
• Home Inspection Update
• “Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2012 Canada Edition” published by Pricewaterhouse-Coopers now available
• Mortgage Insurance Changes Effective July 9, 2012
• Interesting real estate cases in 2012
• Jacques Robert Charity Draw: University of Ottawa Heart Institute

June 2012
Featured articles:
• Bill 36, Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2012
• Status Certificate Conditional Upon Review, By Who? Food for Thought
• Jacques Robert Charity Draw: The Snowsuit Fund

May 2012
Featured articles:
• Rental Home Haunting in New Jersey
• Do It Yourself Will Kits
• Jacques Robert Charity Draw: The Snowsuit Fund

April 2012
Featured articles:
• Chattels and Fixtures What Are They?
• Jacques Robert Charity Draw: The Snowsuit Fund

March 2012
Featured articles:
• Ontario Environmental Site Registry
• Using LinkedIN? LawPRO publishes some essential dos and don’ts

February 2012
Featured articles:
• The Gift of Life
• Stigmatized Properties
• Condos and Electric Cars

January 2012
Featured article:
• Client Identification and Verification

December 2011
Featured articles:
• Home Inspections
• In the Community: Milva Caruso

November 2011
Featured articles:
• Radon: Food for Thought
• Did You Know? Completion Date
• Some articles of interest: “Landlords, look out!” and “New condo buyers beware.”

October 2011
Featured articles: 
• Fraud Warning: Deposit Cheques
• ComPLEXities of duplex and triplex transactions

September 2011
Featured articles:
• Refinancing
• Sample Clause: when transmitting documents by e-mail

August 2011
Featured articles:
• Ureaformaldehyde foam insulation (“UFFI”) what is it, and why does it matter?
• ecoENERGY program
• New Government Photo ID

July 2011
Featured articles:
• “No Clotheslines” and other Restrictive Covenants
• Sensitime Marine Clay

June 2011
Featured articles:
• Tenancy in common & Joint Tenancy
• Non-Resident Seller

May 2011
Featured article: 
Associate Spotlight: Sarah R. Morgan

Disclaimer

The foregoing newsletters are for information purposes only and are not intended to replace advice from a qualified legal professional. The information contained herein must not be relied upon to make any decisions whatsoever. Any use of this document does not create or constitute a lawyer-client relationship. In all cases, contact your legal professional immediately for any advice on any matter referenced in these documents before making any decision whatsoever.