With the housing market seemingly hotter than ever in our corner of Vancouver Island, some homeowners are considering selling their homes without the services of a realtor. This can sometimes be a great way to save money if you’re prepared to put in the work. It’s important to remember that whether or not you use […]
For many years, contractors facing long delays in receiving payment for work has been a significant problem in the construction industry across Canada. Currently in some provinces, the “pay when paid” clauses in contracts allow contractors to withhold payment to subcontractors until the contractor has received payment from the owner. Consequently, the Canadian construction industry […]
Contracts form an integral part in both our legal system and our lives – chances are, you’ve encountered and/or signed a contract in one way or another very recently. While that idea may seem alarming, it shouldn’t be that way. Contracts are formed in order to protect the rights of both parties in transactions and […]
Making a will is an important part of planning for your family’s future. If a person dies without a will in place, their property will be divided according to provincial law, and the costs to administer their estate will increase. Those who do not write a will also give up the right to appoint the […]
In the province of British Columbia, a representation agreement allows for the appointment of a decision-maker to step in when a person has been determined to lack the capacity to decide on medical and personal care. This document allows you to appoint someone to legally enforce your choice to ‘pull the plug’ or accept or […]
Purchasing and selling a property can be an exciting and stressful experience. When you hire the right real estate lawyer to guide you through this process with your best interests in mind, they will assure that there are no surprises coming along the way. Our team of lawyers and legal professionals at Saanichton Law Group […]
The following article is a simplified interpretation of various aspects of employment law in British Columbia related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as associated effects on the safety of workplaces in the province. We advise readers to visit WorkSafeBC to gain a full understanding of how to best address safety concerns involving COVID-19 […]
At Saanichton Law Group we are proud to serve our community the same way we have done for the last 25 years and counting. Founded in 1996, Saanichton Law Group has been providing Saanichton and the Greater Victoria area with legal services including wills & estates, representation agreements, real estate, power of attorney, mortgages, corporate […]
Arbitration is perhaps the most popular and widely known dispute resolution process and is a useful alternative to the time, costs and complexities associated with litigation. Arbitration is a usually voluntary process that involves a neutral arbitrator examining a dispute between two parties, then rendering a resolution to solve the dispute. Our very own Brad […]
We are excited to announce that our very own Alex Lonergan is featured in this months’ edition of Seaside Magazine, the premier local news and events magazine of the Saanich Peninsula. Originally from New Westminster, Alex joined Saanichton Law Group (SLG) as an articling student in July of last year before being called to the […]