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Buying a House with Your Common-Law Partner in Ontario: Legal Risks

Posted by Brian McMurter on 23 March 2026
Buying a home together is an exciting milestone for any common-law or married couple. For couples who are living together without being legally married, however, purchasing property together can create legal risks that many couples do not fully understand until the relationship ends or one partne...
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What Is a Chattel and What Is a Fixture in an Ontario Home Sale?

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 27 May 2024
The short answer: A chattel is a movable piece of personal property that isn't permanently attached to a home, such as furniture or appliances, and it only stays if the Agreement of Purchase and Sale says so. A fixture is an item attached to the home or land, such as light fixtures, and generally ...
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