Administrative Law

Handwashing stations one part of building homes in a pandemic

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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After Ontario’s economy was hammered by COVID-19 in 2020, its economic recovery this year will be led by home construction even though the pandemic has changed almost every aspect of the industry. There are many new rules that home builders must now abide by to keep workers safe. But they are nothing that cannot be […]

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A new type of paralegal will not improve access to justice: TLA

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Toronto Lawyers Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Creating a new level of legal professionals in Ontario will not achieve the goal of improving access to justice in the area of family law, says Sarah Boulby, chair of the Family and Estates Committee of the Toronto Lawyers Association. That committee helped pen a response to a consultation

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Regulations governing the sale of new homes are changing

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the sales team at Sotheby’s International Realty to discuss legal considerations for realtors when dealing with new home sales. It’s a changing landscape for builders, vendors and realtors alike. Here are some key points realtors should keep in mind. All vendors of a new, previously unoccupied home

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Real estate regulation update a win for the industry and consumers

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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The modernization of regulations governing Ontario’s real estate industry is welcomed by those in the industry and I am sure it will be embraced by the public. The first phase of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 was implemented on Oct. 1, affecting the work of registered real estate brokerages, brokers and salespersons

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Roadmap sets out a clear path for protecting new home buyers

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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With the goal of improving customer service while enhancing transparency and consumer protection, the Tarion Warranty Corporation recently released a plan outlining how it will fulfill recommendations handed down by the Auditor General. Created in 1976 to administer the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, Tarion is financed entirely by builder registration, renewal and home

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Protecting a real estate business and licence during COVID

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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These are challenging times for many professionals, requiring us to re-think our practices and ways of connecting with people. This is especially so for real estate agents and brokerages. While real estate services have been declared essential in Ontario, agents and brokerages still need to ensure they are following the social distancing requirements to ensure

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Executive position on the OBA offers both challenges and rewards

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • As she starts her second one-year term on the executive of the Administrative Law section of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), Jillian Siskind says she is excited by the work and camaraderie that lie ahead. “It really is a valuable support for the profession,” says Siskind, principal at Jillian

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A primer on navigating real estate transactions during a pandemic

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Jillian M. Siskind
Jillian M. Siskind
Partner at Siskind Doyle LLP
(416) 953-3334, ext. 1011
jillian@jilliansiskind.ca
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As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, real estate salespeople and brokerages are drastically changing their operations to suit the new reality. The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is keeping members up to date about the changes required to move forward in this challenging time. Here are key points to keep in mind. Closing dates,

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