Category Archives: Legal

Things Landlords & Tenants Do BUT Are Illegal – Episode #84

There are many myths out there that imply “becoming a Landlord is a nightmare”. Especially knowing that the by-laws are so much in favour of the Tenants in Ontario. This is why we had Elaine Page from Page Paralegal come give us a surprising presentation on “Things you can and cannot do when you areContinue Reading

Other Landlord Issues (Part IX of Legal Series) – Episode #45

This is the last part of our Beach Investing Legal Series with Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers. In part nine of our legal series we discuss a few other Landlord Issues that commonly arise. Some examples that we discuss are how the Residential Tenancy Act applies to shared accommodations, giving your tenantsContinue Reading

Legal Issues That Are Never Openly Discussed (Part VIII of Legal Series) – Episode #44

Continuing with our Beach Investing Legal Series with Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers. In part eight of our legal series we discuss some legal issues that are never openly discussed. Some examples that we discuss are, demanding post dated cheques from your tenant, evicting your tenant if they have a pet, andContinue Reading

Evicting Tenants The Right Way (Part VII of Legal Series) – Episode #43

Continuing with our Beach Investing Legal Series with Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers. In part seven of our legal series we discuss the “right” way to evict a “bad” tenant. There are a lot of houses with basement apartments in the Toronto Beaches, which means there are a lot of tenants toContinue Reading

The Legal Side To Joint Venture Partnerships (Part VI of Legal Series) – Episode #42

Continuing with our Beach Investing Legal Series with Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers. In part six of our legal series we discuss the importance of properly structuring your Joint Venture Partnership with a Joint Venture Agreement. What are some of the first things we need to consider before getting “married” with ourContinue Reading

The Risk In Owning Illegal Income Properties (Part V of Legal Series) – Episode #41

Continuing with our Beach Investing Legal Series with Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers. In part five of our legal series we discuss the risks involved in owning an illegal income property. Most income properties in the Toronto Beaches are illegal or non conforming, so how does this affect the Buyer/Seller? Does theContinue Reading

“Hidden Damage” Found on Property (Part IV of Legal Series) – Episode #40

Continuing with our Beach Investing Legal Series with Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers. In part four of our legal series we discuss matters involving “hidden damage” on properties before or after you have purchased it. Do Sellers have an obligation to disclose “hidden damage” to their property? How do we know whatContinue Reading

Your Name And/Or Assigns / In Trust (Part III of Legal Series) – Episode #39

Continuing with our Beach Investing Legal Series with Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers. In part three of our legal series we discuss the importance of having the option to amend your name when buying a property. There are several reasons and benefits of doing this, but there are also some risks toContinue Reading

HST Rebates/New Builds/Grace Period (Part II of Legal Series) – Episode #38

Continuing with our Beach Investing Legal Series with Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers. In part two of our legal series we discuss when HST is applicable with your purchases, when is the right time to consult with your lawyer when buying a New Build, and should you hire a Professional Realtor toContinue Reading

Preparing For Your 1st Purchase (Part I of Legal Series) – Episode #37

I felt it was important to share with everyone popular topics related to legal. In the next few weeks, I will be posting various videos in my new legal series. With the support of Shayle Rothman from Parnes Rothman Real Estate Lawyers, he will answer the most talked about legal questions related to real estate.Continue Reading