Realty Dispute Issues:

Question: What should I do if my real estate closing failed or the seller did not disclose a latent defect in Ontario?

Answer:

White Owl Legal’s paralegal team can help you in Ontario when a realty deal goes awry, including closing failure (like not closing in broom swept condition), buyer abandonment, improper removal of fixtures or chattels, pool or maintenance issues, and allegations of failure to disclose latent defects or concealment of patent defects.   The fastest path to protecting your deposit, limiting damages, and planning next steps is to review your offer and completion terms, gather evidence (inspection reports, photos, communications), and assess whether negotiation, a claim, or court action may be appropriate; call (289) 839-3075 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.