As of January 1, 2025, the 2024 Ontario Building Code will officially take effect. However, transition rules allow for the submission of new building permit applications under the existing 2012 Code until April 1, 2025, provided that applicants can demonstrate that their working drawings were substantially complete by December 31,…

Congratulations to Michael Abrams who has been certified as a Specialist in Real Estate Law by the Law Society of Ontario.  One of just four lawyer in Ottawa designated as a Specialist in Real Estate Law, Michael’s certification recognizes his years of work for residential and commercial real estate clients…

Kelly Santini is honoured to be presenting this year’s Ottawa Arts Council Emerging Artist Award. The award recognizes and encourages the achievements of Ottawa artists who are in the early stages of their career in the arts and are working towards becoming recognized professional artists, while engaging with the community….

Kelly Santini LLP’s team of real estate lawyers has been helping clients build and maximize the returns from their property portfolios for over 40 years. Tell us about your next development project. Learn how our experience and local network can help you move your project from planning to completion. Recent…

The legal consequences of COVID-19 related shutdowns and interruptions are only beginning to be felt throughout the world. Parties involved in any form of contract are now examining their obligations and options, including invoking force majeure clauses or frustration.  Below, we answer common questions about force majeure or frustration and…

Ingarra v 301099 Ontario Limited o/a Previn Homes, 2020 ONCA 103 In its most recent decision on new build delayed closing dates, the Ontario Court of Appeal provides us with a cautionary tale: read your agreement and understand your options in case of delayed closing.  Mr. Ingarra bought a new…

Kelly Santini’s construction group will be taking an active roll at the Ottawa Construction Association Sympoisum on Feb 26th & 27th.   On February 26th, Shawn O’Connor will be on the panel for a presenation on the ‘Construction Act – Update on Prompt Payment and Dispute Resolution‘. Later that day, we…

Kelly Santini’s Eric Appotive and Allison Russell successfully defended an appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal in Furr v. Duhamel, 2019 ONCA 824. The Appellant was seeking to overturn the Judge’s decision in Furr v. Duhamel, 2018 ONSC 1780 with respect to the interpretation of a registered co-tenancy agreement governing…