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Slippery Residential Steps- Who is Responsible for Snow and Ice Maintenance?

In Crete et al. v. Ottawa Community Housing Corporation et al., the court determined whether it was the tenant or the landlord’s responsibility to clear ice from the front doorsteps of a rented Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) property.[1] Superior Court of Justice The plaintiffs in the case, a mother and son who were OCHC…

Deal or No Deal: Court Grapples with a (Dis)agreement on Settlement

The decision in Schilperoort v. Huang, 2024 BCSC 222 (“Schilperoort”) exemplifies the problems that arise when there is disagreement over whether a binding settlement has been achieved between parties. Facts The Plaintiffs, Mr. Schilperoort and Ms. Gonzalez, filed an action against Ms. Huang (the “Defendant”) alleging that they were defamed through a number of emails…

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