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

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Zachary Ng, Barrister & Solicitor

Vancouver, British Columbia
735-550 West Broadway
(778) 386-0001

Ritchie Sandford Mcgowan Barristers

Vancouver, British Columbia
Melville Law Chambers, 1200-1111 Melville, St.
(604) 684-0778

Jiwa Law Corporation

Vancouver, British Columbia
409 - 63 West 6th Avenue
(604) 568-9444

RGP Law Group

Vancouver, British Columbia
Unit 501–1250 Homer Street
(604) 568-5908

Fowler and Blok

Vancouver, British Columbia
Melville Law Chambers, #1200-1111 Melville Street
(604) 684-1311

Pender Litigation

Vancouver, British Columbia
510 Burrard St Suite #1175
(604) 669-6699
Mortgage Fraud in Vancouver, 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