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From Leaks to Legal Fees: How Basement Water Issues Can Drown You in Trouble

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Water intrusion in a basement is a common issue that affects thousands of properties across Ontario. If not detected in a timely manner, it can cause significant property damage and lead to costly legal disputes. Specifically, during spring, properties experience an increase in occurrences of basement water infiltration. Therefore, it …

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Fear Thy Neighbour: Examining the Tort of Intrusion upon Seclusion

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Having difficult neighbours can make living even in a mansion unbearable. Common neighbour disputes revolve around issues like trespassing and nuisance. These issues are clear and actionable and the remedies for them typically address visible or tangible harm. However, courts in Ontario have recognized a distinct legal remedy that does …

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Understanding Personal Injury Claims: A Step-by-step Guide

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If you have been injured by the wrongdoing or negligence of someone else, you may have grounds to bring a personal injury claim. Common cases involve, but are not limited to: ● Motor vehicle accidents;● Premises liability (including slip and fall accidents);● Medical malpractice;● Wrongful death;● Product liability; and● Intentional …

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Paws and Reflect – Navigating Pet Ownership in Ontario Separations

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Separation and divorce are never easy. Disputes regarding ownership (or care of) of the family pets may add additional emotion to an already difficult separation. In Ontario, the question of who retains possession of the family pets during a separation or divorce has been a topic of evolving legal discourse. …

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Impaired Paddling in Ontario: Navigating the Summer Safely

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With the weather quickly heating up in Northern Ontario, the idyllic lake days of summer are around the corner. Paddlers and boating enthusiasts alike should take note that motorized or not, large or small, watercraft can carry people into serious danger. Whether you paddle a canoe or kayak, or a …