Stewart Esten was pleased to participate in the 31st Annual Rotary Club of Barrie Fun Run. In honour of the 31st running of the event, Stewart Esten was pleased to attend with a team of 31 runners and walkers. Stewart Esten has a number of...
Beginning April 30th, 2018, nearly all residential leases in Ontario will require the use of a new ‘easy-to-understand’ standardized lease agreement. This new lease is mandatory for all new tenancies that begin after April 30th. All landlords are required to use the new lease, from...
In Ontario, if you’re injured in a motor vehicle collision and another person is at fault, you may be entitled to sue for compensation with respect to the losses you have suffered, including: Loss of income Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life Health...
Many people mistakenly think that the government takes your assets and estate if you die without a will. This is not true. There are laws that govern what happens when someone dies without a will. While it is always preferable to have a will to express...
When couples get a separation or a divorce in Ontario their family home is often their most significant asset. Who gets the matrimonial home, or whether it must be sold and the proceeds distributed may be a point of contention between the parties. Rights of Possession: Under...
Undertakings and Holdbacks in Real Estate Transactions The closing of a real estate transaction in Canada (registration of the deed, the delivery of keys and release of money) is not usually the end of the legal process. Often, in order to complete a real estate deal...
