#AskStevenWilder It’s a fact of life throughout Ontario that winter brings snow and lots of it. Shovelling the icy substance from the sidewalks in front of your home or business might not be the most pleasant way to spend a part of your day, but not doing it could make you responsible if someone is injured while walking on it. Shovelling snow is mandatory in some places You might not see the connection between the law and moving snow off your sidewalk, but it turns out that shovelling snow is more than just something you do to get to your ...
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Winter can be a huge headache for homeowners. Isaac Zisckind provides some helpful tips to keep safe this holiday season. There is nothing more irritating than getting up early on a workday to salt and clear overnight snow when you have a handful of other responsibilities. However, homeowner responsibilities under the Occupiers Liability Act are quite substantial. If an individual suffers a personal injury, such as a slip and fall, due to a homeowner’s failure to attend to their icy or snowy walkway, they can be at risk of a lawsuit. It is important to note that the term “occupier” also extends to tenants of ...
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