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Unilateral Joint Tenancy Severance
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In Ontario, a joint tenant can unilaterally sever a joint tenancy, but must notify the other tenant through a written notice of severance and register it at the Land Registry Office. This is required even if an instrument is used for severance. Failure to notify can lead to legal disputes. If the ex-wife no longer lives at the property, the ex-husband still must notify her before selling or encumbering his share. Consulting a lawyer is advisable for navigating these legal requirements.Full Conversation
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Sure! Here’s a brief guide on drafting and serving a notice of severance in Ontario:
*. Drafting Notice:
- Include details of the property.
- Clearly state your intention to sever the joint tenancy.
- Date and sign the notice.
*. Serving Notice:
- Deliver the notice to the other joint tenant(s) personally or by registered mail.
*. Registering Notice:
- Complete a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit.
- Register the notice at the local Land Registry Office.
Would you like more information on any of these steps?
*. Drafting Notice:
- Include details of the property.
- Clearly state your intention to sever the joint tenancy.
- Date and sign the notice.
*. Serving Notice:
- Deliver the notice to the other joint tenant(s) personally or by registered mail.
*. Registering Notice:
- Complete a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit.
- Register the notice at the local Land Registry Office.
Would you like more information on any of these steps?
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Great! Let's dive deeper into the steps:
*. Drafting Notice:
- Details of the Property: Include the full legal description of the property.
- Intention to Sever: Clearly express your intention to sever the joint tenancy and convert it to a tenancy in common.
- Date and Sign: Ensure you date and sign the notice.
*. Serving Notice:
- Personal Delivery: Hand-deliver the notice to the other joint tenant(s).
- Registered Mail: Send the notice via registered mail to ensure there’s proof of delivery.
*. Registering Notice:
- Land Transfer Tax Affidavit: Complete this form, which is required for the registration process.
- Land Registry Office: Submit the notice and affidavit at your local Land Registry Office to finalize the severance.
Do you need further clarification on any of these steps?
*. Drafting Notice:
- Details of the Property: Include the full legal description of the property.
- Intention to Sever: Clearly express your intention to sever the joint tenancy and convert it to a tenancy in common.
- Date and Sign: Ensure you date and sign the notice.
*. Serving Notice:
- Personal Delivery: Hand-deliver the notice to the other joint tenant(s).
- Registered Mail: Send the notice via registered mail to ensure there’s proof of delivery.
*. Registering Notice:
- Land Transfer Tax Affidavit: Complete this form, which is required for the registration process.
- Land Registry Office: Submit the notice and affidavit at your local Land Registry Office to finalize the severance.
Do you need further clarification on any of these steps?
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It seems like you're looking for more detailed guidance on each step. Which specific step do you need more clarification on?
It seems like you're looking for more detailed guidance on each step. Which specific step do you need more clarification on?
does the other owner need to know about the change in property ownership?
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Yes, the other owner needs to be informed about the change in property ownership.
To sever a joint tenancy and convert it to a tenancy in common in Ontario, you must serve a notice of severance to the other joint tenant(s) and register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on serving the notice or registering it?
Yes, the other owner needs to be informed about the change in property ownership.
To sever a joint tenancy and convert it to a tenancy in common in Ontario, you must serve a notice of severance to the other joint tenant(s) and register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on serving the notice or registering it?
but you mention that one owner did not have to tell the other party
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It appears there might be some confusion about the process. In Ontario, while you can unilaterally sever a joint tenancy, the other joint tenant(s) must be notified through a notice of severance. This notice should then be registered at the Land Registry Office. Would you like more specific details on how to notify the other owner or how to register the notice?
It appears there might be some confusion about the process. In Ontario, while you can unilaterally sever a joint tenancy, the other joint tenant(s) must be notified through a notice of severance. This notice should then be registered at the Land Registry Office. Would you like more specific details on how to notify the other owner or how to register the notice?
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To notify the other owner about the change in property ownership, you should:
*. Serve the Notice:
- Deliver the notice of severance personally or via registered mail to ensure proof of delivery.
*. Register the Notice:
- Complete a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit.
- Register the notice at the local Land Registry Office.
Would you like specific forms or additional details on these steps?
To notify the other owner about the change in property ownership, you should:
*. Serve the Notice:
- Deliver the notice of severance personally or via registered mail to ensure proof of delivery.
*. Register the Notice:
- Complete a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit.
- Register the notice at the local Land Registry Office.
Would you like specific forms or additional details on these steps?
their was never any notice
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It sounds like there might be an issue with the severance process if the other joint tenant was never notified.
- In Ontario, serving a notice of severance is crucial for unilaterally changing joint tenancy to tenants in common.
- Failure to notify the other tenant could lead to legal disputes.
Would you like more details on possible legal steps to address the lack of notice?
It sounds like there might be an issue with the severance process if the other joint tenant was never notified.
- In Ontario, serving a notice of severance is crucial for unilaterally changing joint tenancy to tenants in common.
- Failure to notify the other tenant could lead to legal disputes.
Would you like more details on possible legal steps to address the lack of notice?
is it the law to notify the other joint tenant?
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Yes, it is legally required to notify the other joint tenant when severing a joint tenancy in Ontario. Proper notice must be served to the other joint tenant(s) and registered at the Land Registry Office. Failure to do so can result in legal disputes.
Would you like more details on how to address the lack of notice?
Yes, it is legally required to notify the other joint tenant when severing a joint tenancy in Ontario. Proper notice must be served to the other joint tenant(s) and registered at the Land Registry Office. Failure to do so can result in legal disputes.
Would you like more details on how to address the lack of notice?
but it has also been stated that the owner can make the unilateral change without the knowledge of the other owner.
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It appears there is some confusion. In Ontario, while an owner can unilaterally sever a joint tenancy, the other party must still be notified through a notice of severance. Failing to notify can lead to legal complications.
Would you like information on how to rectify this situation if a notice was not given?
It appears there is some confusion. In Ontario, while an owner can unilaterally sever a joint tenancy, the other party must still be notified through a notice of severance. Failing to notify can lead to legal complications.
Would you like information on how to rectify this situation if a notice was not given?
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To rectify the situation where no notice was given:
- Serve a notice of severance to the other joint tenant immediately.
- Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
- Consider consulting a lawyer to address any potential disputes or complications.
Would you like more details on how to proceed?
To rectify the situation where no notice was given:
- Serve a notice of severance to the other joint tenant immediately.
- Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
- Consider consulting a lawyer to address any potential disputes or complications.
Would you like more details on how to proceed?
unilateral action of joint tenacy to tanacy in common
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Sure! Here's a quick guide to converting joint tenancy to tenancy in common through unilateral action in Ontario:
- Serve Notice: Notify the other joint tenant(s) through a written notice.
- Register Notice: Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
- Consult Lawyer: Consider legal advice to handle potential disputes.
Would you like more details on any specific step?
Sure! Here's a quick guide to converting joint tenancy to tenancy in common through unilateral action in Ontario:
- Serve Notice: Notify the other joint tenant(s) through a written notice.
- Register Notice: Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
- Consult Lawyer: Consider legal advice to handle potential disputes.
Would you like more details on any specific step?
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To better assist you, which specific step would you like more details on: serving the notice, registering the notice, or consulting a lawyer?
To better assist you, which specific step would you like more details on: serving the notice, registering the notice, or consulting a lawyer?
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It seems like you need detailed guidance on each step to ensure you properly convert joint tenancy to tenancy in common.
To clarify, which step are you particularly interested in:
- Serving the notice
- Registering the notice
- Consulting a lawyer
This will help me provide more specific information.
It seems like you need detailed guidance on each step to ensure you properly convert joint tenancy to tenancy in common.
To clarify, which step are you particularly interested in:
- Serving the notice
- Registering the notice
- Consulting a lawyer
This will help me provide more specific information.
Serving the notice
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To serve the notice of severance:
- Personal Delivery: Hand-deliver the notice to the other joint tenant.
- Registered Mail: Send the notice via registered mail for proof of delivery.
Would you like more details on drafting the notice?
To serve the notice of severance:
- Personal Delivery: Hand-deliver the notice to the other joint tenant.
- Registered Mail: Send the notice via registered mail for proof of delivery.
Would you like more details on drafting the notice?
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To draft the notice of severance:
- Details of the Property: Include the full legal description of the property.
- Intention to Sever: Clearly state your intention to sever the joint tenancy and convert it to a tenancy in common.
- Date and Sign: Ensure you date and sign the notice.
Would you like more information on registering the notice after serving it?
To draft the notice of severance:
- Details of the Property: Include the full legal description of the property.
- Intention to Sever: Clearly state your intention to sever the joint tenancy and convert it to a tenancy in common.
- Date and Sign: Ensure you date and sign the notice.
Would you like more information on registering the notice after serving it?
Registering the notice
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To register the notice after serving it:
- Complete a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit.
- Submit the notice and affidavit at your local Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on completing the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit?
To register the notice after serving it:
- Complete a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit.
- Submit the notice and affidavit at your local Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on completing the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit?
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To complete the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit:
- Obtain the form from the Land Registry Office or their website.
- Fill out the required information, including property details and the reason for the transfer.
- Sign and date the affidavit.
Would you like more assistance with any other part of the process?
To complete the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit:
- Obtain the form from the Land Registry Office or their website.
- Fill out the required information, including property details and the reason for the transfer.
- Sign and date the affidavit.
Would you like more assistance with any other part of the process?
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What other part of the process would you like assistance with?
What other part of the process would you like assistance with?
Fill out the required information, including property details and the reason for the transfer.
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To complete the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit:
- Obtain the form from the Land Registry Office or their website.
- Fill out the required information, including property details and the reason for the transfer.
- Sign and date the affidavit.
Would you like assistance with filling out specific sections of the affidavit?
To complete the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit:
- Obtain the form from the Land Registry Office or their website.
- Fill out the required information, including property details and the reason for the transfer.
- Sign and date the affidavit.
Would you like assistance with filling out specific sections of the affidavit?
unilateral action by a tenant;
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In Ontario, a tenant can unilaterally sever a joint tenancy and change it to a tenancy in common, but must notify the other joint tenant and register the notice. If you need specific help with filling out the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit, it's advisable to consult a lawyer to ensure accuracy and compliance.
In Ontario, a tenant can unilaterally sever a joint tenancy and change it to a tenancy in common, but must notify the other joint tenant and register the notice. If you need specific help with filling out the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit, it's advisable to consult a lawyer to ensure accuracy and compliance.
is it the law to notify the other owner
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Yes, it is legally required to notify the other joint tenant when severing a joint tenancy in Ontario. Proper notice must be served and registered at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on how to serve the notice or register it?
Yes, it is legally required to notify the other joint tenant when severing a joint tenancy in Ontario. Proper notice must be served and registered at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on how to serve the notice or register it?
is serverd buy legal paper
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It seems like you need assistance with the notice of severance. Here are the key points:
- Draft Notice: Include property details, state your intention to sever joint tenancy, and sign it.
- Serve Notice: Deliver personally or via registered mail.
- Register Notice: Submit at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
It seems like you need assistance with the notice of severance. Here are the key points:
- Draft Notice: Include property details, state your intention to sever joint tenancy, and sign it.
- Serve Notice: Deliver personally or via registered mail.
- Register Notice: Submit at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
Serve Notice: Deliver personally or via registered mail. was never sent to the other owner
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Since the notice of severance was not served to the other owner, it could lead to legal complications. Here are some steps to rectify the situation:
- Serve the notice of severance immediately to the other joint tenant.
- Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
- Consult a lawyer for potential disputes.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
Since the notice of severance was not served to the other owner, it could lead to legal complications. Here are some steps to rectify the situation:
- Serve the notice of severance immediately to the other joint tenant.
- Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
- Consult a lawyer for potential disputes.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps?
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To rectify the situation:
- Serve Notice: Notify the other joint tenant immediately through personal delivery or registered mail.
- Register Notice: Complete and submit a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit at the Land Registry Office.
- Consult a Lawyer: Seek legal advice to address potential disputes.
Would you like more detailed information on how to draft or serve the notice?
To rectify the situation:
- Serve Notice: Notify the other joint tenant immediately through personal delivery or registered mail.
- Register Notice: Complete and submit a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit at the Land Registry Office.
- Consult a Lawyer: Seek legal advice to address potential disputes.
Would you like more detailed information on how to draft or serve the notice?
Williams v Hensen,
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It appears that you need to ensure proper notice is served to avoid legal complications. Here are the detailed steps:
- Serve Notice: Deliver the notice of severance to the other joint tenant immediately, either personally or via registered mail.
- Register Notice: Complete and submit a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit at the Land Registry Office.
- Consult a Lawyer: Seek legal advice to address any potential disputes.
Would you like more detailed assistance on how to draft the notice or complete the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit?
It appears that you need to ensure proper notice is served to avoid legal complications. Here are the detailed steps:
- Serve Notice: Deliver the notice of severance to the other joint tenant immediately, either personally or via registered mail.
- Register Notice: Complete and submit a Land Transfer Tax Affidavit at the Land Registry Office.
- Consult a Lawyer: Seek legal advice to address any potential disputes.
Would you like more detailed assistance on how to draft the notice or complete the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit?
unilaterally acting on one's own share, such as selling or encumbering it;
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In Ontario, if you want to unilaterally act on your own share, such as selling or encumbering it, you can do so, but there are important steps to follow:
- Serve Notice: Notify the other joint tenant(s) about the severance.
- Register Notice: Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on how to serve or register the notice?
In Ontario, if you want to unilaterally act on your own share, such as selling or encumbering it, you can do so, but there are important steps to follow:
- Serve Notice: Notify the other joint tenant(s) about the severance.
- Register Notice: Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on how to serve or register the notice?
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To serve the notice of severance:
- Draft Notice: Include property details, state your intention to sever joint tenancy, and sign it.
- Serve Notice: Deliver personally or via registered mail to provide proof of delivery.
- Register Notice: Submit at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on drafting the notice or the registration process?
To serve the notice of severance:
- Draft Notice: Include property details, state your intention to sever joint tenancy, and sign it.
- Serve Notice: Deliver personally or via registered mail to provide proof of delivery.
- Register Notice: Submit at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on drafting the notice or the registration process?
ex husband unilaterally acting on one's own share, such as selling or encumbering it;
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In Ontario, if your ex-husband has unilaterally acted on his share of the property, such as selling or encumbering it, it could lead to legal complications. Here are the key steps to address the situation:
- Serve Notice: Notify the other joint tenant(s) about the severance.
- Register Notice: Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on how to serve or register the notice?
In Ontario, if your ex-husband has unilaterally acted on his share of the property, such as selling or encumbering it, it could lead to legal complications. Here are the key steps to address the situation:
- Serve Notice: Notify the other joint tenant(s) about the severance.
- Register Notice: Register the notice at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on how to serve or register the notice?
the other spouse has released all rights under this Part by a separation agreement;
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When one spouse releases all rights under a part of a separation agreement in Ontario, it means they have formally agreed to relinquish their claims to certain matters, such as property rights. This should be documented properly to avoid future disputes.
Would you like more information on how to document and register such agreements?
When one spouse releases all rights under a part of a separation agreement in Ontario, it means they have formally agreed to relinquish their claims to certain matters, such as property rights. This should be documented properly to avoid future disputes.
Would you like more information on how to document and register such agreements?
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To document and register a separation agreement where one spouse releases all rights:
- Document Agreement: Clearly state the release of rights and have both parties sign.
- Legal Advice: Consult a lawyer to ensure the agreement is legally binding.
- Register Agreement: Submit the agreement to the local Land Registry Office for record-keeping.
Would you like more details on drafting the separation agreement or registering it?
To document and register a separation agreement where one spouse releases all rights:
- Document Agreement: Clearly state the release of rights and have both parties sign.
- Legal Advice: Consult a lawyer to ensure the agreement is legally binding.
- Register Agreement: Submit the agreement to the local Land Registry Office for record-keeping.
Would you like more details on drafting the separation agreement or registering it?
. I n my view, no matter how the "right of survivorship" may be characterized in law, a deed from a joint tenant to himself or herself designed to remove that right does not constitute the "disposition" of an "interest" covered by s. * of the FLRA or s. * of the FLA. In sum, I agree with the result reached
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It sounds like you have a complex legal situation involving property rights and joint tenancy. Given the intricacies of severing joint tenancy and the potential legal implications, especially if proper notice was not served, it might be beneficial to consult a lawyer.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
It sounds like you have a complex legal situation involving property rights and joint tenancy. Given the intricacies of severing joint tenancy and the potential legal implications, especially if proper notice was not served, it might be beneficial to consult a lawyer.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
by Walsh J. in Re Lamanna and Lamanna in this factual situation (emphasis my own). *
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It appears you have a detailed legal matter regarding property rights and joint tenancy. While I can provide general guidance, due to the complexity and potential legal implications, it may be beneficial to consult a lawyer to ensure all steps are correctly followed and documented.
Would you like more specific guidance on any part of the process?
It appears you have a detailed legal matter regarding property rights and joint tenancy. While I can provide general guidance, due to the complexity and potential legal implications, it may be beneficial to consult a lawyer to ensure all steps are correctly followed and documented.
Would you like more specific guidance on any part of the process?
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To provide more specific guidance, can you clarify which part of the process you need assistance with? For example:
- Drafting the separation agreement
- Registering the agreement at the Land Registry Office
- Understanding the legal implications of your situation
Your clarification will help me give you the most relevant information.
To provide more specific guidance, can you clarify which part of the process you need assistance with? For example:
- Drafting the separation agreement
- Registering the agreement at the Land Registry Office
- Understanding the legal implications of your situation
Your clarification will help me give you the most relevant information.
can the ex husband unilaterally acting on one's own share, such as selling or encumbering it; without telling the ex wife?
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In Ontario, your ex-husband cannot unilaterally sell or encumber his share of jointly owned property without notifying you if it involves a joint tenancy. Here’s what you need to know:
- Serve Notice: He must notify you through a written notice of severance.
- Register Notice: The notice must be registered at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on how to handle this situation legally?
In Ontario, your ex-husband cannot unilaterally sell or encumber his share of jointly owned property without notifying you if it involves a joint tenancy. Here’s what you need to know:
- Serve Notice: He must notify you through a written notice of severance.
- Register Notice: The notice must be registered at the Land Registry Office.
Would you like more details on how to handle this situation legally?
Serve Notice: He must notify you through a written notice of severance. is that nessasary
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Yes, in Ontario, it is necessary for an ex-husband to notify the ex-wife through a written notice of severance if he intends to unilaterally sever the joint tenancy and act on his own share, such as selling or encumbering it. This notification is a legal requirement to avoid disputes.
Would you like more details on how to draft or serve the notice?
Yes, in Ontario, it is necessary for an ex-husband to notify the ex-wife through a written notice of severance if he intends to unilaterally sever the joint tenancy and act on his own share, such as selling or encumbering it. This notification is a legal requirement to avoid disputes.
Would you like more details on how to draft or serve the notice?
This significant difference between Rules * and * is clearly outlined in Hansen Estate v Hansen, * at paragraph *
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It seems you have a complex legal situation involving the severance of joint tenancy and property rights. Given the legal intricacies and potential disputes, consulting a lawyer could be beneficial.
Would you like more specific details on how to draft or serve a notice of severance, or any other part of the process?
It seems you have a complex legal situation involving the severance of joint tenancy and property rights. Given the legal intricacies and potential disputes, consulting a lawyer could be beneficial.
Would you like more specific details on how to draft or serve a notice of severance, or any other part of the process?
Serve Notice: He must notify you through a written notice of severance. is that nessasary even if he used an instrument/
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Yes, even if an instrument is used to sever the joint tenancy, in Ontario, it is still legally necessary to notify the other joint tenant through a written notice of severance. This ensures transparency and compliance with legal requirements.
Would you like more details on how to draft or serve the notice?
Yes, even if an instrument is used to sever the joint tenancy, in Ontario, it is still legally necessary to notify the other joint tenant through a written notice of severance. This ensures transparency and compliance with legal requirements.
Would you like more details on how to draft or serve the notice?
can the ex husband unilaterally acting on one's own share, such as selling or encumbering it; without telling the ex wife? even if she no longer lives at the house/
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In Ontario, even if the ex-wife no longer lives at the house, the ex-husband cannot unilaterally sell or encumber his share of jointly owned property without notifying her if it involves a joint tenancy. He must serve a written notice of severance and register it.
Would you like more details on how to handle this situation legally?
In Ontario, even if the ex-wife no longer lives at the house, the ex-husband cannot unilaterally sell or encumber his share of jointly owned property without notifying her if it involves a joint tenancy. He must serve a written notice of severance and register it.
Would you like more details on how to handle this situation legally?
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