The owner of a building that was damaged in a fire in Northwest Territories said he did not have insurance on his building. Continue reading to learn more about what renters / tenants and owners / landlords in NWT and Alberta can do to protect their property in the event of a disaster.

Do you think the court should order that mental-distress damages be paid to Kathy and Edwin? You Be The Judge!

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Are you thinking about buying a home? Here’s why you need a real estate lawyer…

“Thelma, stop the car. We’ve found it. Our search is over!” Thelma pulled to the side of the street. She looked puzzled “Fred, what did we find? What search?” But Fred had already scrambled out of the car and was jumping up and down on an empty lot between two fancy homes. “Thelma, this is…

1. See your lawyer before signing the Real Estate Purchase Contract or make the Contract subject to your lawyer’s approval. 2. Get the best possible estimate of your total costs including tax adjustments, legal costs, and Land Titles fees. Contact your lawyer! If you are having a home built, talk to your lawyer at Ahlstrom…

Many people understand that mortgages are connected to the purchase of real estate, but often, the details of who is left with what at the end of the transaction are misunderstood. The lawyers at Ahlstrom Wright often hear clients say, “I need a mortgage to buy a house” and while Ahlstrom Wright understands what their clients are…