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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, A ug us t 20 ,2 02 0 | 8 ASK THE PROFESSIONAL 33 Main Street South Acton, ON L7J 1X3 Tel: 519-853-1330 Fax: 519-853-4645 Email: Mark@mchlawyers.com Mark Hilliard Mackenzie Chapman Hilliard Barristers and Solicitors The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. We work for you. legal matters Q A REAL ESTATE LAW What happens if a vendor doesn't want to sell? If you have bought a property and the agreement of purchase and sale is firm (ie: not awaiting the fulfillment or waiving of any conditions), then a vendor who wishes to back out of the deal would be doing so at substantial risk. As a purchaser, you would have the right to sue for specific performance and damages. Specific performance means performance of the contract. In this instance, it would be the transfer of the property for the agreed upon amount. Obtaining an order for specific performance depends on the type of property being bought. If you can make a case that the specific features of the property are particularly attractive to you and that monetary damages could not adequately compensate you for the loss of the property, then you would have a good case. In addition, you could register a certificate of pending litigation against the property to ensure that the vendor does not sell to anyone else in the meantime. While we are currently only open for urgent eye care, we are getting prepared for a full re-opening of our offices as soon as health officials will allow.We wish to assure all our current and new patients that strong safety measures will be in place when we do open. Hope to see you soon and stay safe! We are open but due to the current virus situation we have to limit the number of people in our office. If you are planning a visit (for routine eye examinations, eyewear purchase and repair, contact lens pick up etc), please contact us in advance and we will arrange an appointment time for you. This will prevent overcrowding and keep everyone safe! 905-877-8500 •www.devereauxcemetery.ca A Final Gift to Your Family Main Office: 600 Spring Gardens Road, Burlington Owned & Operated by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hamilton in Ontario Cemetery Address: 12337 17th Side Road, Georgetown Prearranging your burial or cremation is the last gift you can give your family. It releases them from having to quickly make decisions in their time of grief. It also frees them from the need to pay costs associated with your cemetery arrangements. Contact one of our family counsellors to discuss your wishes and options. Local children will soon be able to enjoy a new playground that's almost done at the Gellert Community Centre on Eighth Line in Georgetown. JUST THE FACTS • The new playground includes junior and senior play equipment, a zip line, swings, spinning net climber, activity pan- els, music area and other inclusive fea- tures. Stepping pods and a balance beam connect the play equipment. • After receiving public feedback, the Town added more swings, an expanded ju- nior play structure and a greater diversity of play features to the plans. • While the playground was initially slat- ed for construction in the spring, the pan- demic has set the project behind schedule. Some parts required to complete the play- ground have been delayed due to COVID-19. • Currently, Town staff's best estimate for the playground's completion is early September. The municipality is communi- cating with the contractor on the timing of the delayed parts. • The project has a budget of $200,000. NEWS WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? NEW PLAYGROUND DELAYED DUE TO COVID-19 WHAT'SGOINGON WONDERING WHAT'S GOING ON SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? VISIT THEIFP.CA The new playground at the Gellert Community Centre has faced construction delays during the pandemic. Melanie Hennessey/Torstar MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@metroland.com