Wills and common-law partners

Wills and common-law partners Did you know that common-law spouses who do not have a will are not considered legal heirs to each other? Valérie has been living happily with Sébastien for 20 years. The couple has no children of their own. Over the years, they have...

Suing your condominium corporation

Suing your condominium corporation Did you know that you can sue the syndicate of co-owners for damages caused by construction defects in common areas? Thrilled by the purchase of their new condo in Laval, Patrick and Monica moved in in April. The couple settled in...

Legal warranty against hidden defects

Legal warranty against hidden defects Did you know that you benefit from a legal warranty against hidden defects? After a long search, Myriam finally found the home of her dreams. A single-family home, with garage and in-ground pool. Once the inspection was complete,...

New eligibility limit for small claims

New eligibility limit for small claims Did you know that the eligibility limit for small claims cases will increase from $7,000.00 to $15,000.00 as of January 1, 2015? Mr. Kostas and his wife had just made an offer to purchase the Dalton family’s home. In the...