Under this section, we share with you some legal issues, advice and quick tips that, we hope, will help you or let you learn more about your rights and obligations.
The articles are general information. In each situation, the application and interpretation of a law, a regulation or a factual situation may differ. It is preferable to consult our team for more information.
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Generally, when you need a lawyer, it is because you find yourself in a problematic and/or conflictual situation. In order to obtain the help and legal advice you need to resolve this situation, you will have to talk about sensitive subjects and expose details of your...
A mandate, also known as power of attorney, is a contract by which one person (the principal) gives another person (the agent) the power to enter one or more legal transactions with a third party in their name and on their behalf. When you engage the services of a...
First, it's important to note that obtaining damages is only one way of obtaining reparation in the event of prejudice caused. Indeed, when the debtor, without justification, fails to perform his obligation, the creditor can also: to force performance in kind of the...
If there is one thing we cannot choose in our lives, it is our neighbours. As much as they can become good friends, they can also become a real hell. In fact, it happens that the habits and behaviours of certain neighbours can lead to conflicts, especially in the case...
Justice must respond to the needs of citizens and it offers different services, including the settlement conference. An alternative dispute resolution method to consider or not? The settlement conference is similar to mediation, the only difference being that a judge...
At the end of your home construction project, upon acceptance of the work, be careful not to accept unreservedly the work, or make the final payment, if some defects are apparent. I have a general contractor A client who accepts the works from a contractor without...
When a dispute arises, a legal process can be long and costly. It can also cause anxiety to some people. It is important to know that there are alternatives to settle a conflict, going to court is not the only option. Great solutions are the dispute prevention and...
Sometimes, the habits and behaviour of neighbours can lead to conflicts. Therefore the Civil Code of Quebec provides for rights and obligations between neighbours, as well as the municipalities that modify or complete these provisions with by-laws. Although the law...
A question we get often asked relates to the reimbursement of legal fees. Indeed, at the end of a trial, can one be reimbursed by the opposing party for the legal fees that one had to pay? First, it is important to distinguish between legal fees and extrajudicial...
In principle, in civil matters, the plaintiff or defendant may represent themselves before the courts in Quebec. However, there are exceptions to this rule and being represented by a lawyer may be mandatory under certain circumstances. Legal persons A company or...
The formal notice is often the first step in a dispute. But how useful is it? Why is it so important? This article explains what you need to know about the formal notice. Distinction to be made A formal notice is a written notice sent by the creditor to the debtor,...
The following is a brief summary of what there is to know in the Civil Justice Department, Gatineau District, during the COVID-19 pandemic: The extinctive prescription and lapse of time periods in civil matters, as well as the civil deadlines are suspended until the...
Several myths exist regarding hidden defects. Many people mistakenly believe that these are essentially vices that have been hidden in order to get a better price. Others will say that hiring the services of an inspector or expert protects you from any problems....
Any legal remedy begins with the filing in court of a document called the statement of claim. In principle, this document must then be served by bailiff on the other party, or on each of them if there are more than one. However, you can be properly sued...
