Realty Dispute Issues:

Question: 1) What are the most common real estate deal problems in Ontario that lead buyers or sellers to start legal action?

Answer: 2) If you are in an Ontario real estate dispute, Vagans Legal can help a paralegal assist with common issues like a failure to close, closing in an improper condition, improper removal of fixtures, defective pool or maintenance handover, and allegations that a seller failed to disclose latent or concealed patent defects.  We can also support next steps when a buyer abandons the agreement or when defects or access problems create costly delays and claims.  If you need practical guidance on your options and document next steps for a potential claim, call (416) 473-8472 to get started.

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.