January - 2019

Uber Attempts To Avoid GST/HST Requirements

Uber, the popular ride-sharing app, is fighting a tax reassessment as they are arguing that they are not required to collect sales tax (GST/HST). The interesting tax case was summarized the Financial Post, which can be read here.

LPF Case Law Series: Part 8 on Home Inspections

Home inspectors often include a waiver or limited liability provision in their contracts in case of error or omission. There are however ways around these contracts, as evidenced in 2013 when a judge ordered payment of just under $20,000.00 due to a home inspector's shortcoming in a real estate transaction. REM Online did a very good analysis of the case, which can be viewed here. Rimmer v. Building Insights Inc., 2013 ONSC 5561 (CanLII)

Local Richmond Hill News

LPF, in effort to keep up with local news, will occasionally post news about York Region. The construction on Yonge Street south of Elgin Mills has created a headache for local businesses. To help ease the pain, the Richmond Hill municipal government has waived the $125.00 fee charged to businesses who apply for additional street signage. To read more about this issue, click here.

LPF Case Law Series: Part 7 on Due Diligence and Discoverability

Due to popular request, the LPF case law series will head back to the issue of limitations. Specifically, this case will deal with the due diligence needed to determine discoverability under the Limitations Act. Laurent-Hippolyte v. Blasse et al.

LPF Case Law Series: Part 6 on LTB Notices

The LPF Blog case law series presents the sixth installment regarding the requirement to have clear and accurate notices at the Landlord and Tenant Board. TSL-29748-12

LPF Case Law Series: Part 5 on Contempt Hearings

The fifth installment of the LPF case law series will deal with contempt hearings in Small Claims Court. Ginter v. Wiljala

LPF Case Law Series: Part 4 on Director Liability under the CLA

LPF Blog case law series' fourth installment deals with director liability under the Construction Lien Act. Robert Nicholson Construction Company Ltd. v. Edgecon Construction Inc.

LPF Case Law Series: Part 3 on Interference with Economic Relations

The LPF case law series will look at interference with economic relations in our third installment. Even v. El Al Israel Airlines

Toronto Average Rent Set to Rise in 2019

The national rental report courtesy of rentals.ca and Bullpen Research suggest that rent in Toronto for 2019 is set to increase 11%. This massive surge would bring the average monthly rent to $2600.00 for a two-bedroom apartment. The growing rent in Toronto has pushed many to live in the suburbs where housing is a little more affordable. To read the article, click here.

LPF Case Law Series: Part 2 on Limitations

The second case in the LPF Blog case law series is a case that will help explain limitation periods and the Limitations Act. Lettieri v. CIBC Mortgages Inc.

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