Condominium Law

Dedicated Legal Services for Condominium Developers and Builders

At Merovitz Potechin LLP, we provide tailored legal services to meet the unique needs of condominium developers and builders. We support our clients through every phase of their condominium development projects, from initial planning, land acquisition, vendor/builder licensing with the Home Construction Regulatory Authority, Tarion enrolment, construction and deposit security financing, to final completion and condominium registration.

We also assist with the completion of occupancy and final closings and turnover to the unit owner elected board of directors. Following turnover, we also advise our clients with respect to their continuing obligations to unit owners and the condominium corporation under Tarion, the Condominium Act, and their agreements of purchase and sale.

We have experience with a variety of condominium projects, including standard condominiums, phased condominiums, common element condominiums, vacant land condominiums, and leasehold condominiums.

We also assist developers and builders with other shared property or multi-use projects, including co-tenancies and joint ventures for residential, commercial, mixed use, seasonal and recreational properties.

Condominium and shared property developments are often complex. With our extensive experience and industry knowledge, supported by our Real Estate Sector and the resources of our Business Law and Litigation Team, we ensure our clients receive timely, high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient legal advice on a variety of issues in the development industry.

Our lawyers have decades of experience helping clients understand their legal options and take action to achieve their goals.

Our Services

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

Land acquisition
Land assemblies
Land purchase financing
Joint venture structures
Licensing for vendors and builders with the Home Construction Regulatory Authority
Comprehensive advice regarding the obligatory provisions of the Condominium Act, 1998
Upgrading title to Land Titles Absolute Plus in preparation for a condominium plan
Preparing Disclosure Statements, Declarations, Bylaws and sales documents
Amending an existing Declaration or existing Bylaws
Preparing documents for title registration in compliance with municipal and regulatory requirements, including joint use and maintenance agreements (JUMAs), easements, development agreements
Tarion warranty administration and disputes
Deposit administration
Condominium registration
Handling occupancy completion and final closings
Condominium turnover to the unit owners
Post-condominium turnover obligations

Who We Represent

Land developers
Condominium builders
Condominium corporations
Condominium developers

Addressing All Your Condominium Needs

Our clients choose us because we provide timely, practical and cost-effective advice. Our reputation as one of the top firms in Ottawa leads to numerous referrals from clients and other law firms.

Learn more about our firm and how we can assist with your condominium needs. Contact us online or call 613-563-7544 to schedule a consultation.