Understanding Ontario’s Moratorium on Commercial Evictions

In early December, the government enacted Bill 229 replacing the Canada Emergency Rent Assistance Program or CECRA with the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy Program or CERS. In accordance The Ontario government enacted Ontario Reg. 763/20, creating non-enforcement period of Section 79 of the Commercial Tenancies Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.L.7 or a moratorium on commercial evictions[…]

Construction Act

Construction Act – Overview & Amendments – Construction Lien Process

The Construction Act – Overview and Amendments The purpose of the Construction Act, is to provide protection for a contractor’s right to payment for services and materials supplied in the construction industry. The most commonly utilized protection takes the form of the right to a lien for the value of services or materials supplied to[…]

Renovation Related Contracts: Agreements with Owners and Subcontractors

For members of the construction industry engaged in renovation work it is critical that agreements with owners be formulated to address two major considerations. Firstly, the contractor will want to have an agreement which addresses essential legal rights of the parties. Secondly, agreements should be written in concise simple language so as not to be[…]

How to Write a Contract for Custom New Home Construction

By Frank Feldman For builder members of the construction industry engaged in construction of custom new homes, it is critical that agreements with owners be formulated to address two major considerations. First, agreements should be written in concise and simple language so as not to be intimidating, which may dissuade owners from retaining the contractor.[…]

Use of Appropriate Contracts and Attention to Administration

USE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT A contract should serve the purposes of being a reliable guide to clarify and confirm the intention of the parties. In other words, what the parties intended the bargain to be, as well as stating what their respective rights are. Choose the type of contract which is suited to the circumstances.[…]

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