Erika Knox

Contracts are a part of everyday life. Whether you are hiring a contractor, renting a home, starting a job or signing a service agreement, the contract in front of you will determine your rights, obligations and protections. Many disputes could have been avoided if the person had understood the key terms before signing. Taking a few minutes to review a contract carefully can save months of stress later. Here is what you should always look for and the warning signs that deserve extra...

The Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (the, ‘Act’), received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, and will change many different laws. Some changes are not yet in effect such as those to be integrated into the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the, ‘RTA’) affecting the rules for landlords and tenants. Some critics say certain changes under the new Act may weaken some protections and give the province too much control. Understanding these changes helps Ontarians know what to expect in...

Surprise! Liens Are Gone: Ontario Bans NOSIs from Property Titles May 14, 2025 By Erika Knox In June 2024, the Homeowner Protection Act...