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Mortgage Fraud Laws in Canada

Part X of the Criminal Code / Fraudulent Transactions 

Misrepresenting Information to Obtain Mortgage Financing

If you have been charged with a crime in Kelowna, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

KelownaLawyersNear Me

Mark J. Chiu Law Corporation

Kelowna, British Columbia
1652 Pandosy St.
(236) 361-4412

Selamaj Law

Kelowna, British Columbia
205 - 810 Clement Avenue
(250) 899-7769

Johnson Colby

Kelowna, British Columbia
830 Bernard Ave
(250) 868-2848

Jenson & Co

Kelowna, British Columbia
1100 - 1631 Dickson Avenue
(778) 484-8260

Roothman & Roothman Lawyers

Kelowna, British Columbia
#403-1630 Pandosy Street
(236) 420-5892

John P. Gustafson B.A., Ll.B.

Kelowna, British Columbia
203-246 2Nd Avenue
(250) 214-2141
Mortgage Fraud in Kelowna, British Columbia - Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Legal Terms

Encumbrance

An interest or right to a property by someone who is not the homeowner. This will adversely affects a real property's use and value.

Hybrid offence

Hybrid offences fall between a summary and an indictable offence. The Crown prosecutor chooses whether to treat the offence as a summary or indictable offence.

Indictable offence

Indictable offences are the most serious offences under the Criminal Code and they come with more serious punishments, up to a maximum penalty of life in prison.

Summary offence

Summary offences are less-serious criminal offences such as disturbing the peace or unlawful assembly