The Planning Act and Community Improvement Plans: A Summary
Part IV of the Planning Act (the “Act”) outlines municipal authority for the implementation of a “community improvement plan”. Purpose The Act allows the designation of a community improvement project area for any “environmental, social
New Associate – Alex Lusty
Davies Howe is very pleased to welcome Alex Lusty as our newest Associate. Alex has joined the Land Development group after completing his articles with us. Click here to read his full bio.
Validation Certificates in Ontario
Section 57(1) of the Planning Act (the “Act”) allows a council authorized to grant consents the ability to issue what is known as a “certificate of validation”. These certificates state that a prior contravention of
Limitations on Good Faith
Limitations on Good Faith: Usanovic and Insurers’ Obligations in Respect of Statutory Limitation Periods Ontario law imposes a duty of good faith and fair dealing on both insurers and those whom they insure. However, the
Leading Lawyers in Property Development
Once again our partners have been named in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as Leading Practitioners in Property Development for Toronto and the GTA. Congratulations to Jeff Davies, Kim Beckman, Mark Flowers and Michael
OMB Releases Decision on Low-Rise Regulations
On March 1, 2018 the Ontario Municipal Board (the “Board”) released a decision on the low-rise regulations (Chapter 10) of the Toronto Zoning By-Law 569-2013. A copy of the Decision is available here. A number
Our Newest Partner – Kyle Gossen
Davies Howe LLP is pleased to announce Kyle Gossen has been made a partner of the firm effective January 1, 2018. Kyle has been with Davies Howe since 2013 and practices in Land Development and
#1 in the GTHA, #2 in Toronto – Novae Res Urbis (NRU)
Davies Howe “…lands the top prize in this year’s GTHA ranking for its consistently solid performance in a large number of highly complex and contentious appeals.” #1 Development Law Firm in the NRU’s 2017 annual
Bill 139 – A Whole New World?
Bill 139 Changes to Planning in Ontario Now In Effect As of April 3, 2018, Bill 139, Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 is now fully in effect. The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)
Mass Transit Expropriations – Are Private Property Rights Maintained?
Major mass transit projects are popping up across Ontario, encouraged in part by major investments from the Provincial and Federal governments. The cities of Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo and Ottawa are all working on