Realty Dispute Issues:

Question: What issues in an Ontario real estate transaction can lead to a legal dispute or lawsuit, and how can Benchmark Legal Offices help you decide next steps?

Answer: Benchmark Legal Offices is a Paralegals and Lawyers’ Office that helps Ontario buyers and sellers through common realty problems such as failing to close (including broom-swept condition issues), abandoning the agreement, improper removal of fixtures or chattels, pool or maintenance failures, failure to disclose latent defects, and concealment of patent defects; we can review your purchase agreement, communications, and inspection or disclosure documents to help you understand likely claims, risks, and practical resolution options before matters escalate.  To discuss your situation and get a clear plan for next steps across Ontario, call (289) 389-8840.

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.