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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The floods of 2017 and 2019 left their mark on all of Quebec, and these events were very costly for municipalities, the government and also many citizens. This is what sounded the alarm: our system clearly has several shortcomings when it comes to preventing natural...
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...
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...
Building a brand new house is such an exciting project! Earlier this month we covered the planning required, as well as the licenses and permits to obtain before construction can begin. Now, with your plans, licenses and permits in hand, comes the time to (finally!)...
When building a new house, many people choose to deal directly with a contractor, while others may decide to take matters into their own hands and manage their own building site. Note that in either case, you need to be careful, follow the rules and have an informed...
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...
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...
It is no secret that the current Covid-19 pandemic is causing real estate fever: more and more people are looking to become homeowners in a saturated market. As a result, the buyer is often forced to acquire a property at over-auction, abandoning the pre-purchase...
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,...
With winter coming, we will all have to change the summer tires on our vehicles to winter tires. While this may seem trivial, we will have to sign a service contract with a garage. The same applies when we buy a movie ticket or go to the hairdresser. Each of these...
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....
The construction industry is difficult and risky: many companies can become insolvent and have to close shop after a project that has gone wrong. In this context, the law gives construction contractors an important privilege, namely the ability to register a notice of...
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...
