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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 Ottawa, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

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Shukairy Law

Ottawa, Ontario
1 Rideau St #700
(613) 421-1589

Duvadie Law

Ottawa, Ontario
116 Lisgar St Suite 402
(613) 422-1155

Dunham Law

Ottawa, Ontario
200 Elgin Street, Suite 600
(613) 706-1252

Carroll & Wallace Barristers

Ottawa, Ontario
190 O'Connor Street, Suite 300, Third Floor
(613) 236-5494

Tiger Legal Services (paralegal firm)

Ottawa, Ontario
1101 Calypso St
(613) 818-7132

Russomanno Criminal Law

Ottawa, Ontario
331 Somerset Street West
(613) 232-8389
Mortgage Fraud in Ottawa, Ontario - 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