Home ownership can be complicated. You may have a mortgage, you may co-own your home with someone or you may share your home with others or rent part of your home to others who may have rights to your home.
Usually, you can continue to own your home as long as your mortgage, if you have a mortgage, is paid. You should also protect your home by paying any other bills such as taxes, heat, hydro, maintenance, insurance, etc. If you are away, you should either forward your mail or have someone checking your mail in case you receive any important notices.
Real Estate law is the area of law that relates to home ownership, mortgages, etc. Real Estate law is generally handled by private lawyers on a fee-for-service basis.
Getting legal help
If you need legal advice about home ownership issues, you can contact the Ontario Law Society Referral Service to get up to 30 minutes of free legal advice: telephone 416-947-3330 or toll-free 1-800-268-8326, TTY 416-644-4886; www.lsuc.on.ca/faq.aspx?id=2147486372