Determining Which Business Venture is Right for You!

Author: Sarah Nadon – Law Student
Edited By: Ryan Carson

Partnership agreements may arise informally through the shake of a hand; however, rarely is that the best course to follow when creating a partnership. Partnerships are very much like sole proprietorships however they involve two or more people.

Most partnerships, either big or small, operate subject to an agreement among the partners that lays out specific rights and obligations of every party, as well as provisions for running the company, both day to day and in the event that someone dies, or the partnership is dissolved. This article will examine the pros and cons of joint ventures and shareholders agreements as well as common mistakes that occur when entering into a business venture.

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Shareholders agreement

A shareholder’s agreement is an agreement between the shareholders of an existing corporation. The agreement is used to assure that owners’ rights are protected. Shareholders agreements are very fact specific and are tailored to the unique circumstances of the parties.¹

This type of agreement typically deals with two basic areas:
      • Control and management of the corporation; and
      • Termination of the relationship of the shareholder, whether by transfer of the shares to third          parties, a buy-out of the shares by a different shareholder or by liquidation of the corporation.²

In a shareholder’s agreement each party is responsible for the actions of the other shareholders. Shareholders share risk, costs and profits with one another.

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Joint Venture

A joint venture involves two or more businesses or individuals combining their resources and expertise to achieve a shared goal. Joint ventures are usually undertaken by previously established businesses. Joint ventures are relatively new meaning unlike corporations, they are the least regulated. Much like partnerships, joint ventures do involve a fiduciary duty.³

Joint ventures are typically created by express agreement, which will define the rights, obligations and prospective liability of each participant in the joint venture.⁴ Unlike a shareholder’s agreement, each party is responsible for the debts they acquire but split the profits according to the agreement.

The main difference between a joint venture and a shareholder agreement is whether the agreement is between one company or several, as a shareholder’s agreement cannot be created with several different companies.

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How to decide between a joint venture and a corporation

Corporations are another form of a business entity structure made available to the public. A corporation is when a company’s owners operate as a single business entity and is formed by filing articles of incorporation, while a joint venture is a partnership between two or more businesses that want to work together towards a common goal.⁵ A corporation has a separate legal entity from its shareholders meaning it has the same rights as an individual. In Canada, corporations have all the legal rights of a person therefore they are eligible for loans, can carry on business, sue or be sued. Corporations offer limited liability and is one of the most common business structures in Canada.

Since joint ventures have no statute to govern them, they are strictly governed by the contract made between the parties. Joint ventures allow flexibility for the parties and are not considered to be a taxpayer under Canadian tax legislation while corporations are taxed by both the Ontario and federal income taxes.⁶

When choosing a business entity, one should consider the legal liability, the tax implications, the cost of formation, the ongoing administration and the flexibility they desire. In addition, how the entity is governed may also be an important consideration.

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What kind of questions should be answered before talking to a lawyer?

Before speaking to a lawyer, one will want to have an idea of which type of agreement they would like drafted. Next, they should know who the parties to the agreement will be, when the agreement will end, if ever. The parties to the agreement should also know what the objective of the agreement is in order to help the lawyer draft a proper contract.

What to include in an agreement?

Shareholders agreement:

• The right to remove directors

• Terms to protect minority share holders

• Restrictions on how and when someone can dispose of their shares

• Limitations on what actions a director can take

• A business plan to assure that all shareholders are on the same page

• How to resolve a shareholder dispute

• The right to first refusal clause

Joint Venture:

• Type of joint venture

• Benefits and risks

• Financial contribution each party will make

• Objective of the joint venture

• Ownership of the intellectual property created by the joint venture

• How liabilities, profits and losses are shared

Common mistakes

• If in a limited partnership, limited partners are not allowed to take an active role in management of the partnership, as it exposes the limited partners to the same level of liability as the general partner

• Not choosing the right business entity

• Starting a venture without a business entity

• Not filing the proper documentation for the business entity

• Excluding important clauses from the business contract

• Inadequate capitalization

• Ignoring intellectual property and getting sued for infringement

• Objectives of a joint venture are not 100% clear and communicated with everyone

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Disclaimer

The content on this web site is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice or an opinion of any kind. Users of this web site are advised to seek specific legal advice by contacting members of Carson Law, Carson IP, or their own legal counsel regarding any specific legal issues. Carson Law does not warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on this web site. The articles published on this web site are current as of their original date of publication, but should not be relied upon as accurate, timely or fit for any particular purpose.

References

¹ The Editorial Staff of LexisNexis Canada in co-operation with The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Canada, Canadian Corporate Secretary’s Guide (LexisNexis Canada, 2003) (loose-leaf updated 2020), (QL)
² Ibid.
³ Meinhard v. Salmon, 62 A.L.R. 1 at 4-5 (N.Y.C.A., 1928)
⁴ Chitel v. Bank of Montreal, [2002] O.J. No. 2170 (Ont. S.C.J.
⁵ Canada Business Corporations Act, RSC 1985, c C-44, Part II.
⁶ Neil Hazan, “Joint Ventures in Canada: Overview” Joint Ventures Law Global Guide, August 1 2017.

Impact of COVID-19 on Landlords and Tenants

Author: Anika Helen - Paralegal
Edited By: Ryan Carson

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What has changed for landlords and their tenants in the midst of Covid-19?

The Covid-19 crisis had a significant impact on our economy and still continuing to do so. The government had previously decided to close all non-essential businesses to stop the spread of the virus. It has left a significant amount of people with no jobs. According to IPSOS, one in three (36%) Canadians say they have been laid off, on reduced hours/pay (13%), or have shuttered their small businesses (5%). In addition, three in ten (31%) Canadians have less than a week savings to pay for bills if no income is coming in. As a result, many are struggling to make rent payments on time or in many cases, are not able to pay rent at all.

Though there is hope that we will be able to return to normal very quickly after things start to re-open, there will be people who will not be able to get their jobs back right away. Even though, the economy will recover fairly quick, not everyone will be able to get back on their feet instantly. The government have implemented certain changes that is supposed to somewhat help tenants and landlords until the pandemic is over.

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Changes to the Eviction Process

Tribunals in Ontario have suspended all eviction-related activity. No renter households are currently at imminent risk of eviction for non-payment of rent. However, while evictions are stopped for now, the current expectation is that tenants will eventually have to get caught up on rent. A landlord is free to give written notice to their tenant; however, the tenant does not have to move out. Property owners are not permitted to lock-out tenants on their own. Only the law enforcement is permitted to do so. Tenants are encouraged to contact the Province’s Rental Housing Enforcement Unit in case their landlords have locked them out of their rental units. The government urges people to pay rent if they are able to. People who were not laid-off or still have the ability to earn, should be paying their rent. Tenants are not encouraged to not pay rent. If you are able to, you should be paying your rent without undue hardship.

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Possible Solutions for Landlord

Because Tribunals in Ontario are not allowing landlords to evict their tenants anymore, there is not much a landlord can do at this point. Unfortunately, landlords have to be patient and understanding. While we are all aware that landlords are facing financial hardship as well due to mortgage payments, certain financial institutions are offering mortgage deferrals up to a certain point during this pandemic. Landlords are encouraged to get in touch with their financial institution to seek any help available to them.

As for dealing with tenants not being able to pay rent, landlords should have a discussion with their tenants and agree to reduce rents or defer payments where possible. As mentioned above, tenants are not going to be allowed to not pay rent and not make up for those non-payments. Landlords should get into agreements with their existing tenants that allow tenants to pay back their rent arrears in small increments within a defined period of time. For example, if a tenant arrears in the amount of $5,000, the landlord and tenant can agree that when the tenant starts paying rent again, they can pay extra $300-400 a month on top their rent until the $5,000 have been recouped by the landlord. Tenants might not agree to a specified amount but landlords and tenants should come to an agreement together with an amount that works best for both parties.

Unfortunately, tenants are not always able to keep their side of a promise. If a tenant stops paying their incremental amount, they are breaching the repayment agreement. At that point, the landlord can and is permitted to file an application with the Landlord and Tenant Board to obtain an order for eviction. The application can also include the repayment of arrears. If a tenant does not leave after an order has been obtained, a landlord can have a sheriff remove the tenant from the rental unit. If the tenant fails to pay the repayment of arrears, the landlord must enforce the order with the help with small claims court.

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Entering a Rental Unit and Physical Distancing

Before the pandemic, a landlord was permitted to only enter a tenant’s unit in specific circumstances. In most cases, the landlord must:

• Give the tenant 24 hours written notice

• State what day and time they will enter (between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.)

• State the reason for entering the unit

There are certain special circumstances such as emergencies where the landlord can enter the unit without notice and the tenant cannot refuse to let the landlord in. Due to Covid-19, landlords are encouraged to request entry only in urgent situations and strictly follow the physical distancing guidelines.

In conclusion, both tenants and landlords are facing unusual circumstances in the midst of this pandemic. However, the above-mentioned changes will aid tenants and landlords with their specific situations. If a tenant or a landlord is facing such hardships, they should seek legal consultation or help to guide them in the right way. There are free legal clinics available to tenants as well as landlords. Seeking help and getting the correct information in this situation is the first step to recovering from this crisis.

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Disclaimer

The content on this web site is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice or an opinion of any kind. Users of this web site are advised to seek specific legal advice by contacting members of Carson Law, Carson IP, or their own legal counsel regarding any specific legal issues. Carson Law does not warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on this web site. The articles published on this web site are current as of their original date of publication, but should not be relied upon as accurate, timely or fit for any particular purpose.

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Should You Consider A Cohabitation Agreement?

Author: Stacey Staios - Articling Student
Edited By: Ryan Carson

A cohabitation agreement is an agreement signed by two unmarried individuals who are living together or intend to live together in the future. When a couple decides to live together, a cohabitation agreement can clearly set out the rights and obligations of each party, either in the event of a breakdown of the relationship or upon the passing of one of the partners.

There are many benefits to entering into a cohabitation agreement, regardless of whether the parties intend to marry or remain in a common law relationship. For the purpose of support obligations, common law couples are defined in Ontario as couples who have lived together continuously for no less than three years, or one year if they are in a relationship of some permanence and have a child together.¹

When it comes to the division of property, there is a distinction between the rights available to common law couples and married couples. If one party in a common law relationship passes away without a will, the surviving common law partner does not have an automatic right to their spouse’s property under the Family Law Act like a married couple would, regardless of the length of their relationship or cohabitation. Rather, they must have the courts determine their share via a claim in equity under a constructive trust, which can be overwhelming, costly and time consuming.
Couples who decide to enter into a cohabitation agreement can ‘bypass’ these legal limitations and set out specifically what property they wish to leave behind to the surviving common law spouse. In the event of a breakdown of the relationship, the parties can, using a cohabitation agreement, contract out of any right or obligation that would otherwise take place without an agreement, including spousal support and the division of property.

For some, entering into a cohabitation agreement under section 53(1) of the Family Law Act may be advantageous, particularly if there is a significant disparity in the parties income, assets or debts. Such agreements can keep these assets separate and have the couple remain financially independent. In the event that the couple decides to marry at a later date, a cohabitation agreement can transition into a marriage contract under section 53(2) of the Family Law Act. ²

When it comes to rights and obligations that both parties wish to contract out of using a cohabitation agreement, section 56 of the Family Law Act is applicable. This section states that a domestic contract, relating to the custody of or access to the child may be set aside and disregarded by the court if, in the opinion of the court, the contract is not in the best interest of the child.³ Further, section 56(4) of the Act states that a domestic contract may also be set aside if (a) a party failed to disclose any significant assets, debts or liabilities, or (b) if a party did not understand the nature or consequence of the domestic contract. Therefore, contingent on the parties satisfying these requirements, their domestic contract will stand in court.

Given that there is no statutory right to the division of property among common law couples, a cohabitation agreement may be entered into by those who wish to remain unmarried and have a division of property regime. It is important to have a qualified and experienced lawyer draft an agreement of this nature, as there are many factors and variables that can affect its validity. Whether you are inquiring about a cohabitation agreement, require one to be drafted, or need it to be reviewed by a lawyer, our team is here to help. At Carson Law our lawyers have many years of experience helping families in Burlington, Ontario and its surrounding areas create these domestic contracts in a cost effective and practical way.

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Disclaimer

The content on this web site is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice or an opinion of any kind. Users of this web site are advised to seek specific legal advice by contacting members of Carson Law, Carson IP, or their own legal counsel regarding any specific legal issues. Carson Law does not warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on this web site. The articles published on this web site are current as of their original date of publication, but should not be relied upon as accurate, timely or fit for any particular purpose.

References

¹ Ontario Family Law Act, s.29.
² Ontario Family Law Act, s.53(2)
³Ontario Family Law Act, s.56 .

Maternity Leave Announcement

Congratulations to our Real Estate Manager, Julie Saliba!

Julie will be on maternity leave from May 1, 2020 until November 1, 2021.

All real estate needs will still be completed in a timely manner and within the high standards that Carson Law demonstrates. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Since COVID-19, Where Have Home Prices Increased and Decreased Across the GTA?

““Everyday is an opportunity disguised as a challenge. No doubt we are all in the same storm but definitely in different boats so let’s be kind to one another. As these statistics show, real estate values on average are holding strong and in almost all GTA cities have increased from last year! This is still a great time to sell from a price standpoint if you were thinking of listing pre-COVID-19. The sky is not falling on the real estate market. First, take care of yourself, family, and friends. Second, if you need help let us or someone know as we are all in this together. Third, there is great opportunity out there, great listings that need buyers, and if I was looking personally or as an investor there is great inventory without the competition of multi buyers. Finally, stay safe and make sure to work with a realtor using all the necessary precautions when showing you homes.””

— Ryan Carson

Alternative Dispute Resolution during COVID-19

With the Ontario Court of Justice limiting access to courthouses to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are still ways to settle a dispute without going to court. This method for resolving a legal dispute outside of the courts is called an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). With the current state of affairs, this may be an appealing option to help parties settle their differences, rather than to wait for the courts to open and be backlogged with cases.

Below are some of the benefits of using the most common forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, which are: Collaborative Law, Mediation and Arbitration.

Collaborative Law
• Attorney assistance – each participant has their own lawyer ²
• Faster agreements – many cases take 4-6 months²
• Client control – clients decide the terms of their own agreements with help from their Collaborative attorneys. A final agreement will not be reached until both parties agree to it.²
• Maintains privacy – Participants of Collaborative law cases are able to decide what goes into the documents, which will become public record.²
• Preservation of relationships – Collaborative Law helps to focus on communicating with each other instead of attacking.²

Mediation
• A Mediator is an unbiased, impartial person who helps each party in their negotiations to help find mutually acceptable, practical solutions.⁵
• Meetings can be scheduled, depending on each parties’ availability, to occur within days.¹
• Flexible formatting such as regular or on-demand follow up.¹

Arbitration
• Decision of an arbitrator is legally binding, as if it were made by a judge.⁴
• A speedy and customized process tailored to the dispute issue.⁴
• Private proceeding for reputation or business confidentiality .⁴
• Can adhere to the current social distancing requirements.⁴

Alternative Dispute Resolutions are used in a way that is appropriate and best suited for both parties. There are other forms of ADR and the use of a specific method will depend on the nature of that particular dispute.³

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For more information on the benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolutions, please visit any one of the below organizations within Canada that specialize in ADR.

ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC)
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
IP Neutrals of Canada

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Disclaimer

The content on this web site is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice or an opinion of any kind. Users of this web site are advised to seek specific legal advice by contacting members of Carson Law, Carson IP, or their own legal counsel regarding any specific legal issues. Carson Law does not warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on this web site. The articles published on this web site are current as of their original date of publication, but should not be relied upon as accurate, timely or fit for any particular purpose.

References

¹Birnberg, G. (2020, March). The Business Case for Neutral Facilitation in the Days of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Retrieved April 21, 2020, from https://www.mediate.com/articles/birnberg-neutral-covid.cfm ²Forest, C. (2019, February 20). Benefits of Collaborative Law: Win-Win Agreements. Retrieved April 20, 2020, from https://www.keepoutofcourt.com/benefits-of-collaborative-law/ ³Intellectual Property Office. (2018, September 25). Alternative dispute resolution. Retrieved April 21, 2020, from https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/wr04443.html ⁴Munro,, L. C. (2020, April 2). Arbitration COVID-19 Benefits: Lerners LLP London & Toronto. Retrieved April 21, 2020, from https://www.lerners.ca/lernx/arbitration-covid-19/ ⁵Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon LLP. (2019). Alternatives to Court – ADR. Retrieved April 21, 2020, from http://waterousholden.com/alternatives-to-court-adr/?gclid=Cj0KCQjws_r0BRCwARIsAMxfDRiTkhF4NAcKUaWz46-QOHXqMuK-N51HIuB38GVqssDdNW0hLl3BZcwaAro-EALw_wcB

To Tenants and Landlords during COVID-19 ...

With the current environment, tenants and landlords are in the same boat when it comes to rent. Tenants are worried about their inability to make rent; landlords are worried about their operating costs and many people from both parties find themselves unable to meet the obligations of their contracts. Currently, no new eviction orders will be issued until further notice and sheriff’s offices will postpone any scheduled enforcement of current eviction orders.³

Tenants who are able to pay their rent must do so, to the best of their abilities. If not, an honest conversation between a landlord and tenant is often the best first step in dealing with this challenging problem. With this conversation, deferring payments is the most common approach at this moment. Looking into the future of lease agreements due to COVID-19, we can perhaps start to see ‘pandemic clauses’ become a standard feature of leases and agreements.¹

In the meantime, here is a list of short-term solutions that landlords may consider:

• Basic Rent abatement or deferral.²
• Basic Rent suspension for defined periods i.e. 3-6 months or longer depending on the nature of the tenancy.²
• Basic Rent deferrals for a defined period and a corresponding increase of Basic Rent at a point in the future to make up for a Basic Rent deferral.²
• Either eliminating or reducing the obligation to pay Basic Rent and replacing it with the requirement to pay Percentage Rent for a defined period of time. A switch to paying Percentage Rent is similar to a "pay what you can" approach.²
• Less common, is abating or suspending both Basic Rent and Operating Costs. Typically, landlords like to recover at least their out of pocket expenses such as realty taxes, insurance, utilities still and maintenance costs.²
• Reduction or elimination of administrative fee and/or management fee component of operating cost charge.²
• Reduction or elimination of promotional and marketing fees.²
• Reduction of services offered and performed at the property to effect a reduction in operating costs to be charged to tenants during the COVID pandemic crisis.²
• Depending on the size of the property, number of tenants and nature of the tenancies in a given property, a landlord can consider a reduction of services provided to tenants during the state of emergency, which would potentially reduce operating costs.²
• If the landlord would rather that a particular tenant vacate its premises, then the landlord may consider building in an automatic termination or an option to terminate for the landlord.²
• Ensure that any concession you agree to clearly provides the following²:
        → insert a consideration clause;
        → clearly state when the concession expires;
        → the lease is otherwise in full force and effect and remains unamended;
        → time shall continue to remain of the essence;
        → the concession is not a waiver of any other clause in the lease;
        → the indemnifier signs the amendment, if applicable.

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Assistance for Tenants

If you need help financially you can:
• contact your local service manager
• apply for COVID-19 emergency assistance
• access federal government programs

Assistance for Landlords

Landlords may wish to:
• talk to their municipality about help with property taxes and municipal service fees.
• inquire with their mortgage lender about mortgage payment deferrals
• investigate federal government programs

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Disclaimer

The content on this web site is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice or an opinion of any kind. Users of this web site are advised to seek specific legal advice by contacting members of Carson Law, Carson IP, or their own legal counsel regarding any specific legal issues. Carson Law does not warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on this web site. The articles published on this web site are current as of their original date of publication, but should not be relied upon as accurate, timely or fit for any particular purpose.

References

¹Hinton, K., & Mckenzie, R. (2020, April 1). 5 tips for handling commercial leases and contracts during COVID-19 and beyond. Retrieved April 20, 2020, from https://www.bcbusiness.ca/5-tips-for-handling-commercial-leases-and-contracts-during-COVID-19-and-beyond. ²Lanteigne, J., & Rosen, S. D. (2020, March 26). COVID-19 (coronavirus) advisory: Commercial landlord survival guide. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://gowlingwlg.com/en/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-commercial-landlord-survival-guide/ ³Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. (2020, March 28). Renting: changes during COVID-19 (coronavirus). Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.ontario.ca/page/renting-changes-during-covid-19

It's Business As Usual ... It Just Looks A Little Different

For the signing of any legal documents, we will be moving forward with this new two step process:

1. We will be using a video / audio conference platform called “Zoom”, which has been approved by the Law Society of Ontario. Please visit Zoom’s Frequently Asked Questions page for information on how this web-based service works.

2. We will be sending the signing package and documents via courier prior to your call. The two couriers we will be using are Purolator and Zoom Service (different business from the above online platform). The package will be marked in all areas where you must sign. Please do not sign any documents prior to the Zoom call, as all signing must take place while on the Zoom video call for verification. During the Zoom call, we will review each page carefully and one at a time. Once we finish the call, we will arrange for the same courier to retrieve the documents from you and return them to our office for final processing of the file.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Mortgage Concerns?

Friday, March 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm Powerhouse Realty Group - Re/max Escarpment Realty Inc. will host a live Q&A Feed.

For any concerns or questions in regards to mortgage payments, we can confirm that most mortgage lenders have a program in place to address payment difficulties caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic. With requests to self-isolate, a pause to regular employment or other work-related matters resulting from COVID-19 that may impact you, lenders will look at your individual circumstances and try to come up with a tailored solution to fit your needs. This could potentially include a deferral of payments on mortgages for up to six months.

The Powerhouse Realty Group – Re/max Escarpment Realty Inc. will be hosting a LIVE Facebook and Instagram Feed tomorrow Friday, March 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm to answer any and all questions you may have.

Live Feed Panelists Include:
Kelle Baker – Remax
Paul Thurlow – Remax
Ryan Carson – Carson Law Office
Glen MacLaren – Tribe Financial

*Facebook link: Powerhouse Realty Facebook Page

*Instagram page: Powerhouse Realty Instagram Page

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Customer Service Numbers for most lenders:

ATB 1-800-332-8383
B2B 1 800 263 8349
BMO 1-877-895-3278
Bridgewater 1-866-243-4301
CIBC 1-800-465-2422
CMLS 1-888-995-2657
Optimum 1-866-441-3775
Equitable 1-888-334-3313
Connect First 403-736-4000
Chinook Financial 403-934-3358
First Calgary Financial 403-736-4000
First National 1-888-488-0794
Haventree 1-855-272-0051
Home Trust 1-855-270-3630
HSBC 1-888-310-4722
ICICI 1-888-424-2422
Manulife 1-877-765-2265
MCAP 1-800-265-2624
Merix 1-877-637-4911
Marathon 1-855-503-6060
RBC 1-866-809-5800
RFA 1-877-416-7873
RMG 1-866-809-5800
Scotia 1-800-472-6842
Servus 1-877-378-8728
Street Capital 1-866-683-8090
TD 1-866-222-3456

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The Proper Use of Insurance Series - Episode 4

Ryan Carson, owner and founder of Carson Law, sits down with Senior Insurance Specialist, Matthew Stevenson of RBC Insurance, in this four episode series on discussing the use and benefits of Insurance.

To contact Matthew Stevenson, please Click here or call 365-777-2762

The Proper Use of Insurance Series - Episode 3

Ryan Carson, owner and founder of Carson Law, sits down with Senior Insurance Specialist, Matthew Stevenson of RBC Insurance, in this four episode series on discussing the use and benefits of Insurance.

To contact Matthew Stevenson, please Click here or call 365-777-2762

The Proper Use of Insurance Series - Episode 2

Ryan Carson, owner and founder of Carson Law, sits down with Senior Insurance Specialist, Matthew Stevenson of RBC Insurance, in this four episode series on discussing the use and benefits of Insurance.

To contact Matthew Stevenson, please Click here or call 365-777-2762

The Proper Use of Insurance Series - Episode 1

Ryan Carson, owner and founder of Carson Law, sits down with Senior Insurance Specialist, Matthew Stevenson of RBC Insurance, in this four episode series on discussing the use and benefits of Insurance.

To contact Matthew Stevenson, please Click here or call 365-777-2762

End Of A Decade ...

As we approach the end of the decade, Carson Law is able to reflect, and be proud of the following achievements as voted by Three Best Rated!

With Three Best Rated, all businesses face a rigorous 50-point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust, and cost to the general excellence.

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Best Business Lawyer in Burlington - We provide quality legal advice and customer service in all aspects of Business Law. Transactions are completed in a smooth and respectful manner.

Best Estate Planning Lawyer in Burlington - According to Three Best Rated, Carson Law treats people the way, themselves, would like to be treated ... with respect, dignity, and positive energy. Carson Law can develop a charitable mandate and identity that will connect our client to the communities in which they serve.

Best Real Estate Lawyer in Burlington - Carson Law has a primary focus on Residential & Commerical Real Estate. Cases are handled efficiently using our team based approach model. Our friendly, can-do attitude makes it a value added expereince.

Best Intellectual Property Lawyer in Burlington - The most experienced member of the Carson Law team, James Carson, leads our Intellectual Property division, which focuses on intellectual property matters. As determined by Three Best Rated, Carson Law works with our clients to determine a clear path to protecting your ideas and designs, while establishing and implementing an overall global intellectual property strategy.

    We hope you were able to experience first hand, the dedicated and customer service     oriented work that Carson Law produces. We take being a law firm to the next level.

                                           Hope to see you in the New Year!