JKP V. LSB, 2025 BCSC B.C.: An Overview In a significant decision involving overlapping family law and foreclosure litigation, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has ruled in favour of a woman seeking to retain ownership of her home while pursuing claims under the Family Law Act and in civil court. In J.K.P. v. L.S.B., […]
Commercial landlords in British Columbia often face challenges when tenants fall behind on rent. Defaults usually follow a familiar pattern: late payments, partial payments, and eventually, a complete failure to pay. When this happens, landlords must understand the legal remedies available under both common law and provincial statutes. In BC, landlords have three main options
Commercial tenancy disputes in British Columbia often arise when a tenant refuses to leave leased premises after the lease has expired or been terminated. These situations can create serious challenges for landlords, delaying property use and causing financial loss. The Commercial Tenancy Act, RSBC 1996, c. 57 sets out the legal framework for resolving these
Family law protection orders are an essential legal safeguard under British Columbia’s Family Law Act, designed to protect individuals and children from family violence, threats, harassment, or emotional abuse. These court orders can provide urgent safety measures by placing clear legal boundaries on an abusive partner or family member. At Legalbird, our experienced family lawyers
Bank of Montreal v. Khan: Lessons from a British Columbia Debt Litigation Case On August 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of British Columbia released its decision in Bank of Montreal v. Khan, 2025 BCSC 1545, a debt litigation case involving the enforceability of personal guarantees on business loans. Justice S. Ramsay dismissed the Bank of
Jurisdiction in B.C. Parenting Disputes: How the Family Law Act Decides Interjurisdictional Cases Parenting disputes that cross provincial borders can quickly become complicated, especially when each parent has ties to different jurisdictions. Under British Columbia’s Family Law Act, the courts follow strict rules when determining whether they can hear an interjurisdictional parenting case. At Legalbird,
Recent cases involving breaches of commercial leases in British Columbia (such as this one) are informative for both landlords and tenants when navigating commercial leasing breaches—and the potential remedies for disputes. Commercial leases can be complex. It is essential to understand both your rights and obligations as a landlord or tenant before signing any contracts.
Grounds for divorce are legal reasons that justify the end of a marriage. In British Columbia, as in all provinces and territories in Canada, there is only one acceptable ground for divorce: the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, as outlined in the federal Divorce Act. Establishing the grounds for divorce is the starting point before
Foreclosure proceedings in British Columbia require courts to carefully weigh the interests of both borrowers and lenders. When a lender seeks an order absolute, they are asking the court to finalize the foreclosure by transferring title and ending the borrower’s right to redeem the property. Borrowers who wish to oppose that order or request more
In British Columbia, foreclosure litigation is rooted not only in legal procedure but in principles of fairness and full transparency. Courts expect parties, especially lenders, to act with complete candour when seeking relief. A recent BC Supreme Court decision, 1055249 B.C. Ltd. v. Grace Mtn. Land Company, Ltd., 2023 BCSC 2339, reinforces this expectation. The
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