Realty Dispute Issues:

Question: What common real estate closing or disclosure problems in Ontario lead to legal action, and can a paralegal help me understand my next steps if I’m the buyer or the seller in the dispute?

Answer: If you’re dealing with a stalled closing, improper broom swept condition, missing fixtures or chattels, failure to disclose latent or patent defects, pool or maintenance problems, or issues tied to agent duties of care, Vescio Legal Services can help you understand what options may be available in Ontario and how to organize key facts and documents before you take any legal steps.  Acting quickly can matter, especially when a buyer abandons an agreement or a seller alleges damages after the transaction goes wrong.  For practical, consumer-focused guidance from a paralegal serving communities across Ontario, contact (416) 400-8255 to book a free 1/4 hour consultation and get clear next-step direction.

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.