Realty Dispute Issues:

Question:When a seller fails to disclose a latent defect in an Ontario real estate deal, what legal steps should a buyer take to protect their claim?

Answer:If a latent defect was not properly disclosed in your Ontario real estate transaction, Gutoski Legal Services can help you assess timeline, evidence, and potential remedies through a paralegal-led review of the purchase agreement, disclosure documents, inspection findings, and communications.   Common steps include documenting the defect, getting a qualified report, preserving contracts and property disclosure statements, and sending a formal notice to the seller or their representatives before deadlines run.   For practical, next-step guidance tailored to your situation, call (289) 902-0227 to book an Ontario consult with Gutoski Legal Services.

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Realty Issues Commonly Leading to Legal Action

When a realty deal goes awry, legal disputes often arise.  In some circumstances the seller of a property may suffer losses and in other circumstances it is the buyer that suffers harm.  Regardless of which side of a troubled realty transaction you are on, professional legal advice should be sought.

Note: Please contact Gutoski Legal Services by phone at: (289) 902-0227 to discuss any specific questions that you may have.

Common Issues

Frequently occuring realty dispute issues that give rise to litigation involve, among other things:

• The failure to close in broom swept condition;
• The failure to close whereas a buyer abandons the agreement;
• The improper removal of fixtures or certain chattels prior to closing;
• The failure to properly close a pool or perform other maintenance;
• The failure to disclose details regarding a latent defect; and
• The improper concealment of a patent defect.