三个地产律师应有的素质
在聘请律师时，价格自然是一个重要的考虑因素，但在选择专业人士处理您的房地产问题时，这不应该是唯一的考虑因素。俗语说， “一分钱一分货”，但是，单凭价格也不能判定一个律师是好是坏。那一个消费者该如何选择一个律师呢？
Real Estate Spotlight: Featuring Keith Chen
We are proud to continue our Real Estate Spotlight Series, where we help you learn from industry professionals as you navigate Ontario real estate. Finding the right fit for any professional service is important. As part of our commitment to honest, transparent and personalized real estate services, we are proud to share our network with you. […]
Got Burned by a Tenant?
Whether you are a landlord, property owner or property management company, you have to be aware of the Fire Code obligations and ensure that the requirements are upheld. The issue for most is how to get a tenant to cooperate. This is especially a concern when you are managing multiple units or for property managers and companies […]
Renting FAQs for both Landlords and Tenants re COVID-19
Can my landlord evict me during this time? Short answer is no. In normal circumstances, the first step is for the landlord to give the tenant a notice in writing that they want the tenant to move out. Landlords must use an official notice from the Landlord Tenant Board (LTB). Tenants may be able to […]
COMMERCIAL LEASING ISSUES FOR TENANTS, LANDLORDS & SMALL BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted virtually every segment of Canadian business and society. During these stressful times, Chu & Huang Law is offering free virtual info-sessions to members of the public regarding legal topics that impact their lives under the current COVID-19 climate. Details WEATHERING THE STORM: COMMERCIAL LEASING ISSUES FOR TENANTS LANDLORDS & SMALL BUSINESSES IN […]
TROUBLESHOOTING RESIDENTIAL LEASES DURING COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted virtually every segment of Canadian society. During these stressful times, Chu & Huang Law is offering free virtual info-sessions to members of the public regarding legal topics that impact their lives under the current COVID-19 climate. Join Chris Chu and Adaline Huang this Tuesday, April 21, for a discussion on residential leasing […]
New-Home Condominiums: Understanding the Basics Before You Buy
Despite bleak, yet oftentimes periodic, forecasts about Toronto’s real estate market, the fact remains that many people are still interested in owning a home in the GTA. While many share concerns over the affordability of a purchase, you’re more than likely to know a few people that have saddled up the burden for financing a […]
Title Insurance: A Cost Worth Considering
Buying a home isn’t cheap. If you’re like most, careful planning around the affordability of a new home is one of your top concerns. Yet it’s still surprising how few purchasers know about title insurance until they hire a lawyer. At this point, it’s not surprising that some real estate lawyers are met with blank […]
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Refunds
In Ontario, purchases of land are subject to a provincial land transfer tax (and in some cases, an additional municipal land transfer tax). In an effort to keep housing at an affordable level, the Ontario government has provided a tax refund to first-time homebuyers. This post serves as an overview of Ontario’s first-time homebuyer refund […]
Cannabis and Real Estate: How Canada’s Legalization Has Impacted Real Estate Purchases
For better or worse, Canada has legalized marijuana. The newfound recognition to legally purchase, grow and consume recreational cannabis is a positive to many. However, not everyone is celebrating. If you are buying or selling a home or condominium unit, it’s important to understand how the new cannabis laws, especially as they relate to the […]