Realty Dispute Issues:

Question: What legal options do I have if a real estate deal in Ontario goes wrong because the other side won’t close, removes fixtures, or hides defects?

Answer: If a realty transaction goes off track in Ontario, your legal options may include enforcing the agreement, claiming damages for losses (such as a failed closing, missing fixtures or chattels, or undisclosed latent defects), and taking fast steps to preserve evidence and meet notice and limitation deadlines; Legacy Legal Services provides Legal Professionals who can review your agreement, assess liability, and pursue a cost-effective strategy to protect your rights provincewide.   Call (226) 246-3825 to get clear next steps quickly and avoid costly mistakes.

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.