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Realty Dispute Issues:

Aborted Transaction Disputes, Deposit Release, Undisclosed Defects, Among Other Things



Last Updated: July 01 2026

Question: What should I do if a buyer or seller doesn’t close on a home sale in Ontario and the deal goes sideways?

Answer: If you are dealing with a realty dispute in Ontario, DK Legal Practice can help you understand your options and next steps, including issues like missed closing dates, broom swept condition disagreements, removed fixtures, inadequate pool or maintenance completion, and failure to disclose latent defects through clear, practical paralegal guidance. Contact (416) 906-6663 to discuss your timeline and facts and to help protect your position with an approach designed for consumers across Ontario, delivered by a paralegal who can review the contract details and help you move toward a workable resolution or legal action where appropriate. 

Realty Issues Commonly Leading to Legal Action

When a realty deal goes awry, legal disputes often arise.  In some circumstances the seller of a property may suffer losses and in other circumstances it is the buyer that suffers harm.  Regardless of which side of a troubled realty transaction you are on, professional legal advice should be sought.

Common Issues

Frequently occuring realty dispute issues that give rise to litigation involve, among other things:

  • The failure to close in broom swept condition;
  • The failure to close whereas a buyer abandons the agreement;
  • The improper removal of fixtures or certain chattels prior to closing;
  • The failure to properly close a pool or perform other maintenance;
  • The failure to disclose details regarding a latent defect; and
  • The improper concealment of a patent defect.

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