Civil Litigation
Property & neighbour disputes
Boundaries, encroachments, easements, shared driveways, and disputes between co-owners of property.
Property disputes are unusually personal because the parties keep living next to each other. That reality should shape the strategy, not be ignored by it.
Boundaries and encroachments
A current survey is usually the starting evidence. Where a structure has crossed a line for a long period, prescriptive rights and adverse possession principles may apply differently depending on whether the land is registered under the Land Titles system.
Co-ownership deadlock
Where co-owners cannot agree, the Partition Act allows an application to force a sale or division. The prospect of that application alone often produces a negotiated result.
Questions clients ask
My neighbour's fence is on my land. What can I do?
Start with a survey and a written notice. Litigation is available, but boundary matters resolve most cheaply through a negotiated agreement or a registered easement.
This page is general information about Ontario law, not legal advice for your situation. Book a consultation for advice on your own matter.
Consultation
Get a candid read on your dispute.
Send the key documents and you will receive an honest assessment of merits, realistic cost ranges, and a recommended route — including when not to litigate.
- 905-801-8777
- 289-803-2803
- 400 Applewood CrescentSuite 100Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 0C3
- Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In-person meetings: by appointment