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Reasonable Doubt: when litigation is frivolous or vexatious
As a civil litigator, people often ask me if whether they can sue another person in connection with a particular issue. My general response (which... -
Reasonable Doubt: the dos and don’ts of attending your first condo board AGM
There is no shortage of new condominium buildings in Toronto. Many of the people purchasing units in those buildings may be first-time unit owners who... -
Reasonable Doubt: are my neighbours allowed to rent their condo units through AirBNB?
Airbnb is a popular service that allows people to rent rooms, apartments and entire homes on a short-term basis. But the online community has come under fire in... -
Reasonable Doubt: can members of the public use the area outside of my condominium building?
The concept of privately owned, publicly accessible spaces (POPS) received some attention recently when workers at Sweet Jesus, a local chain of popular soft-serve ice cream shops, enclosed... -
Reasonable Doubt: Can my landlord stop me from smoking in my rented unit?
If you are a smoker (though the odds are that you are not), and you rent your home, it is likely that you have been... -
Reasonable Doubt: can my landlord take photos of my apartment?
It’s reasonable for a tenant to expect privacy with respect to the inside of their apartment, but it’s also reasonable for a landlord to sometimes... -
Reasonable Doubt: a tax lawyer’s take on the Panama Papers
The Panama Papers, a leak of millions of confidential documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, has caused an uproar in international media. The leak revealed... -
Reasonable Doubt: do bad fences make bad neighbours?
In Toronto, where residential real estate prices will have gone up again by the time you finish reading this article, it is understandable that the... -
Reasonable Doubt: Condo corporations have to accommodate people with disabilities
The Ontario Human Rights Code provides that every person has a right to equal treatment in the occupancy of living accommodation (i.e., housing) without discrimination... -
Reasonable Doubt: Can I deck my condo’s halls?
‘Tis the season to decorate for the holidays. If you live in a single family detached home, you may be install lights and inflatables, with synchronized music. If... -
Reasonable Doubt: I rent a condo unit. Can my landlord prevent me from getting a pet?
A significant percentage of people who live in Toronto rent condominium units. Many renters sign leases containing clauses that prohibit them from having a pet...
