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Consumer protection on Ontario's condo agenda

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Consumer protection on Ontario’s condo agenda

The Ontario government reiterates its awareness that “more than one million Ontarians call a condominium community home” as it launches one public consultation and promises another.
Alberta moves to regulate life lease housing

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Alberta moving to regulate life lease housing

Proposed amendments to Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act will add a new section pertaining to life lease housing to establish rules for what contracts must contain.
Ontario eyes purchase agreements for new builds

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Ontario eyes purchase agreements for new builds

The Ontario government is considering whether to mandate the legal review of purchase agreements for units in new condominium developments.
Ontario proposes sunset for timeshare contracts

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Ontario proposes sunset for timeshare contracts

The Ontario government is considering a 10-year exit horizon for timeshare contracts as part of its update to the Consumer Protection Act.
Larger share of consumer complaints lodged with New York State Attorney General are tied to events of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Pandemic-related scams skew consumer complaints

Landlord-tenant disputes ranked a distant third in the tally of consumer complaints lodged with the New York State Attorney General last year.
prompt payment legislation

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Alberta to review Condominium Property Regulation

The Alberta government has prioritized funds to review what it considers "ongoing dysfunction" in the province’s real estate industry.
pandemic response

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Auditor report reveals critical oversights at Tarion

Ontario’s auditor general has released a report of recommendations for improving processes and standards at Tarion Warranty Corporation.

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Ontario passes legislation to strengthen consumer protection

The Ontario government recently passed the Strengthening Protection for Ontario Consumers Act to strengthen protection for home buyers.

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Alberta introduces stronger protection for condo buyers

On October 12, the Alberta government approved the first stage of new regulations that will better protect condominium buyers in the province.

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Province strengthens consumer protection with new rules: OREA

The government of Ontario has introduced legislation that, if passed, will implement North America-leading rules in the province around how real estate professionals can represent consumers.