*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 4-6 BUSINESS DAYS* Real Estate Practice in Ontario 10th Edition by Donald J. Donahue 9780433528678 [ZZ]

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Get the latest edition of the book that has been the leading how-to guide for real estate transactions in Ontario for over 50 years.

Celebrating over 50 years of the Real Estate Practice in Ontario publication!
Real Estate Practice in Ontario, 10th Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the myriad issues – procedural and substantive – that underlie virtually every real estate transaction, and offers expert guidance on navigating the constantly evolving landscape of this practice area. An indispensable reference manual since it was first published five decades ago, this book remains the authoritative portable real estate guide as it continues to track the evolution of Ontario real estate law while delivering reliable advice on the potential challenges that arise in day-to-day practice.

In addition to examining all aspects of real estate practice in Ontario, including the registry system, the land titles system, agreements of purchase and sale, real estate agents, government controls, liens and taxes, this text includes an up-to-date discussion of recent developments in relevant legislation and case law.

What’s New In This Edition

• The enactment of the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 33
• Designation of responsibility to the newly created Home Construction Regulatory Authority for licensing new home builders and vendors; enforcing professional standards for competence and conduct; investigating illegal building practices; and administering the Ontario Builder Directory
• New requirements under the renamed Ontario New Home Warranties and Protection Plan, including the new mandatory addenda
• Discussion of new federal legislation (the Underused Housing Tax Act and the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act) regarding purchase and ownership of residential property by “non-Canadians”; also discussed is provincial and municipal amendments dealing with vacant properties
• Changes to the Income Tax Act regarding eligibility for the principal residence capital gains exemption
• Amendments to the Planning Act, including the new provision permitting separate dealings of property owned under joint tenancy
• Replacement of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
• New content regarding interference with the exercise of an easement
• The new Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020, which replaced the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 including the new Code of Ethics for real estate agents
• Changes in the procedures for closing on a sale of property and executing other contracts, including permitting remote or virtual execution of documents
• New section on frustration of the agreement of purchase and sale
• Discussion of determination of disputes under the Condominium Act
• New section on clogs on the equity of redemption of a mortgage