Real Estate and Condominium

Real Estate Law

Our legal team efficiently navigates through both commercial and residential real estate transactions. Purchasing, selling, leasing, or developing property is inherently complex—and the smallest oversight can lead to costly delays or disputes down the road. At Sutherland Law, we pair strict attention to detail with deep industry insight, as proud members of the Building Industry and Land Development Association, Toronto, to guide you smoothly from contract to closing.

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We manage every aspect of your transaction, including:

• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating initial or private Purchase & Sale Agreements and commercial or residential Leases.
• Conducting comprehensive land‐title and lien searches, clearing encumbrances, and securing robust title insurance for new and existing properties.
• Supporting developers with launches, condominium registration, plan of subdivision filings and municipal liaison through to closing.
• Advising on HST rebates (including First-Time Home Buyer credits), mortgage renewals, refinancings, and PPSA‐style security registrations.
• Structuring limited partnerships, joint ventures, and construction‐draw financings; representing institutional and private lenders in land acquisition and project funding.
• Overseeing closing-file logistics, resolving title or closing issues, and deploying strategies to minimize future litigation risk.

Whether you are entering the market for the first time, expanding an investment portfolio, or steering a large-scale development, Sutherland Law delivers clear guidance, proactive problem-solving, and unwavering advocacy at every step.

Condominium Law

Our lawyers provide cost-effective, personalized representation on all condominium matters. Condominium governance and disputes call for specialized knowledge of the Condominium Act, Tarion warranties and municipal regulations. We represent both corporations and boards across the GTA in:

• Drafting, enforcing, and defending liens when unit owners fall behind, negotiating payment plans, and challenging improper assessments.
• Pursuing remedies for latent defects, delays or misrepresentations by developers or contractors via mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings. Drafting and amending declarations, by-laws, and rules.
• Advising on board governance, AGMs, requisitioned meetings, proxies, and city-regulation disputes.
• Leveraging negotiation, mediation, or arbitration to resolve condominium conflicts, and, when necessary, advancing your position before the Ontario Superior Court or Tribunal.

From drafting your condominium documents to enforcing your community’s rights and resolving disputes, Sutherland Law’s condominium team combines legal precision with practical solutions to protect your building’s interests and preserve harmony among owners.