Alex J. Chang, Partner Phone: 604-685-1255 Email: ajc@lmlaw.ca Originally published by LandlordBC in the Spring 2025 Issue of The Key When a landlord or purchaser gives Notice to End Tenancy so they can occupy the rental unit, the tenant may claim an amount equal to 12 months’ rent if they do not occupy […]
Extenuating Circumstances Are Not Exceptional Circumstances – 12 Month Rent Penalties
May 24, 2025 by
2-5-10 New Home Warranty Claims: Post-Submission Steps
May 24, 2025 by
By Naomi Rozenberg and Kimberly A. Webber All newly constructed buildings that are intended for residential occupancy – from single family homes to condominiums – must have “2-5-10” new home warranty insurance coverage. After a warranty claim is delivered to the warranty provider and builder, the question becomes: What now? What steps should a homeowner or strata […]
STRATA ALERT – BUILDEX 2025
February 3, 2025 by
Please join Lesperance Mendes Lawyers at BUILDEX Vancouver on February 27, 2025, as our industry comes together for seminars, keynotes, sourcing, networking, and more. Our team members will be presenting the topics of: the 2-5-10 warranty regime, and managing phased strata corporations. The 2-5-10 Warranty Naomi R. Rozenberg will be presenting on the topic […]
It’s the Final Countdown! The Basic and Ultimate Limitation Periods
January 24, 2025 by
Naomi Rozenberg, Partner Phone: 604-685-3911 Email: nrr@lmlaw.ca Considering litigation? If so, don’t wait too long, because the clock is ticking, and you might run out of time sooner than you think. Limitation Periods All legal proceedings are subject to “limitation periods” – deadlines to sue. A claim must be filed before the limitation period […]