Tag Archive for: realtor

Representing Clients when Dealing with New Home Builders

Commonly, lawyers will act on both sides of residential real estate transactions.   Sometimes it is a necessity in smaller centres where there may only be one or two local lawyers.  Other times, it is because there…
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Dual Agency, Encroachments, and Cabins, Oh My!

What happens when a realtor misrepresents a significant characteristic of a property they are selling? Check out this 2014 Saskatchewan decision at: http://canlii.ca/t/g34p8A Realtor negligently and fraudulently misrepresents the lots size to…

How Helpful is your Property Condition Disclosure Statement?

Well, I guess it depends what you are looking for.  The PCDS may assist in highlighting some hidden problems, but it’s not a guarantee that there aren’t any problems or a warranty from any future issues that may arise.  Consider…