What is malpractice?
When you call on the services of a professional (doctor, accountant or lawyer), you are entitled to receive his or her services in a reasonable manner. This means that they must perform their duties with your best interests in mind. If for any reason you feel that a...
Managing professional negligence cases
Managing professional negligence cases in Montreal: Your rights in the face of professional negligence The consequences of professional negligence can be severe for victims, whether in the legal, medical or real estate sectors. Find out why it’s essential to...
Limits of the warranty exclusion clause
Sale of property without legal warranty: scope and limits of the warranty exclusion clause When you buy a building, you may come across a warranty exclusion clause in the notarized sales contract. This contractual provision is designed to prevent the buyer from...
Sale of property without legal warranty
Selling a building without a legal warranty: Is it unwise to buy a building without following the recommendations of a building inspector? Buying a property is an important step in life: whether you are buying a house to settle in and live in, or a flat or condominium...
Sale of a building that does not comply with municipal by-laws
Selling a building that doesn’t comply with municipal bylaws: What liability does the seller have and what recourse does the buyer have? When buying a property, unpleasant surprises can happen. In some cases, the property purchased may not comply with municipal...
A beneficiary’s fall or accident in a hospital: what you need to know
Chute ou accident d’un bénéficiaire à l’hôpital : ce que vous devez savoir Quite often, when we or a loved one ends up in a hospital or residential and long-term care center (CHSLD), we expect to reside there safely, especially since we often find...
Undue influence in inheritance law
Undue influence in inheritance law: what should you do if you suspect undue influence? Undue influence : Larousse definition: A manoeuvre to seize an estate, or simply to extract a gift from someone. In Quebec, as in many societies around the world, individuals have...