Last month I described the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants; this month’s column discusses the rights and responsibilities of hotels and their guests.

Around 28% of Ontario households rent their home.

The year 2016 brings with it exciting new changes and importantly - new laws.

Not surprisingly, untrue statements are often an important issue in lawsuits.

One of the most common reasons for a lawsuit is an allegation of negligence.

An unfortunate reality in litigation is that lawsuits often pit one family member against another.

As a commercial litigation lawyer, most of the cases I deal with are based on breach of contract.

You've owned your home for several years and it's time for a new look. You draw up plans, get estimates, hire a general contractor and eagerly await the splendour of your newly-renovated home.

In our final article addressing franchise law, we will discuss how an individual or company involved in a franchise agreement on behalf of the franchisor, or brand owner, can be held personally responsible for damages suffered by a franchisee, or individual location owner.

Last month we discussed how franchise disputes can be resolved from the perspective of the franchisor. This month, we consider the options available to the franchisee.