Residential purchase and sale
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you will ever make. Our residential real-estate law team ensures every detail is handled with precision, from the initial offer to the final transfer at the notary's office. We review the promise to purchase, verify all legal conditions and coordinate with your mortgage lender to confirm that financing terms align with the contract.
Our lawyers also prepare or review the declaration of co-ownership for condominiums, examine the minutes of the syndicate of co-owners and flag any special assessments or pending litigation that could affect your decision. For sellers, we ensure clean title delivery, prepare the required vendor declarations and manage the discharge of existing hypothecs.
- Offer-to-purchase review and negotiation
- Title search and certificate of location analysis
- Mortgage document review
- Condominium declaration and by-law review
- Closing coordination and fund disbursement
Commercial leasing and acquisitions
Commercial property transactions in Quebec involve layers of regulatory, zoning and environmental requirements that residential deals rarely encounter. Our commercial real-estate law practice helps landlords draft and negotiate lease agreements that protect rental income while remaining compliant with the Civil Code of Quebec and municipal by-laws.
For purchasers of commercial buildings, we conduct comprehensive due diligence — reviewing environmental assessments, zoning certificates, existing leases, property tax arrears and any outstanding municipal infractions. We also structure joint ventures, advise on tax-efficient holding structures and assist with the creation of divided and undivided co-ownerships for multi-unit commercial projects.
- Commercial lease drafting and review
- Environmental and zoning due diligence
- Joint-venture and partnership agreements
- Lease renewal and termination negotiations
- Rent adjustment and escalation clauses
Title examination and land registry
A clear title is the foundation of every secure property transaction. Our title examination service goes beyond a basic search — we trace the chain of title through the Quebec Land Registry, identify any registered hypothecs, servitudes, prior claims or legal hypothecs of the construction industry, and verify that boundary descriptions match the certificate of location.
When issues arise, we work with surveyors, notaries and opposing counsel to resolve them before closing. We also coordinate title insurance where appropriate, providing an additional layer of protection against defects that may not surface during a standard search. Whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, our thorough title work gives you confidence that your ownership is unassailable.
- Full chain-of-title research
- Servitude and easement identification
- Legal hypothec verification
- Certificate of location review
- Title insurance coordination
Additional areas of practice
Beyond core transactions, we assist clients with a wide range of property-related legal matters.
- Boundary and neighbour disputes — Mediation and litigation when property lines, fences or shared walls are contested.
- Construction liens and legal hypothecs — Protecting contractors, sub-contractors and property owners under Quebec construction law.
- Expropriation defence — Representing owners facing municipal or provincial expropriation to ensure fair compensation.
- Landlord-tenant disputes — Navigating the Régie du logement (Tribunal administratif du logement) for rent adjustments, evictions and lease terminations.
- Property tax assessment appeals — Challenging inflated municipal evaluations to reduce your tax burden.
- Succession and estate property transfers — Handling the transfer of real property upon death, including liquidation of estates and partition of undivided co-ownership.
- Mortgage default and power of sale — Advising borrowers and lenders on default remedies, forbearance agreements and forced sales.
- Environmental compliance — Ensuring properties meet provincial environmental standards, including soil contamination assessments.
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