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Understanding Partial Land Takings in Ontario: What Toronto Property Owners Should Know
A partial land taking happens when an expropriating authority acquires only a part of a property instead of the entire parcel. This can be for purposes such as road widening,[...]
What is an Expropriation Hearing of Necessity?
An expropriation hearing of necessity is a critical step in the process when a government or public authority seeks to take private land for a public purpose in Ontario. For[...]
What Does a Plan of Expropriation Mean for the Landowner?
Receiving notice of expropriation in Ontario is not just another piece of paperwork. It is a formal step that changes your legal relationship with your property. For landowners in Toronto,[...]
Expropriation and Real Estate Development: What Ontario Developers Need to Know
As a real estate developer, your projects depend on careful planning, reliable timelines, and access to property. But what happens when a government body initiates expropriation on land you own,[...]
Understanding Your Rights and Obligations as a Property Owner Facing Expropriation in Ontario
When a government authority seeks to take private land for public use, it does so through a legal process known as expropriation. In Ontario, this process is governed by the[...]
Understanding the Expropriation Procedure in Ontario: Guidance for Property Owners and Public Authorities
Expropriation is a legal mechanism that allows government authorities to acquire private property for public use. While this mechanism is used to support important infrastructure projects such as highways, utilities,[...]