Builders & Developers

Representing Builders & Developers

Since 1976, the lawyers at Merovitz Potechin LLP have actively worked with many of the region’s most successful home and condominium developers. Reliable, trustworthy and diligent, our lawyers have been instrumental in the growth of Ottawa’s residential and commercial communities.

Freehold Developments

For builders and developers, our team can help with:

The acquisition of vacant land
Land assemblies
Land purchase financing
Conversion of property title into Land Titles Absolute Plus in preparation for a Plan of Subdivision
Preparing documents to be registered on title in accordance with municipal and/or regulatory requirements (including the preparation of restrictive covenants, easements and/or rights of way)
Construction financing
Preparing new home purchase and sale agreements
Conveyancing of lots to new home purchasers (closing transactions)
Preparing co-tenancy and joint venture agreements amongst investors

Condominium Developments

For condominium builders and developers, our team can help with:

General guidance with respect to the mandatory provisions of the Condominium Act, 1998, S.O. 1998 c.19.
Conversion of property title into Land Titles Absolute Plus in preparation for a condominium plan
Drafting of condominium organizing documents such as the declaration, bylaws and disclosure documentation
Preparing documents to be registered on title in accordance with municipal and/or regulatory requirements (including common elements agreements)
Serving as trustee for purchaser deposits

Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association

Merovitz Potechin LLP is a member of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA). Along with builders, developers, renovators, trade contractors, suppliers and manufacturers, GOHBA members are the proud voice of excellence in the home building community. GOHBA

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