Condominium Law

Cohen Highley’s Condominium Law expertise extends to all aspects of condominium development and management, as well as litigation matters. We act for developers, Condominium Corporations, Condominium Boards, Property Managers and individual unit owners. Our lawyers and administrative law consultant provide a broad range of legal services from condominium development and condominium conversions through enforcement of liens, court enforcement proceedings and the purchase and sale of individual condominium units.

We were active participants in the legislative review process which led to the enactment of the Condominium Act, 1998 and we have contributed heavily to numerous seminars and educational events relating to the Act and related issues. Our real estate, drafting and advocacy expertise allows us to provide timely, informed and effective legal advice and services to our condominium stakeholder clients.

Services

We can help you:

• Draft all relevant condominium documents including Declarations, By-laws, Rules, and exclusive use agreements;
• Avoid court proceedings through effective negotiations with unit owners, municipalities or board members;
• Formulate and implement By-laws and Rules to proactively address issues which typically form the basis for disputes;
• Create leverage and assist in negotiations with third party suppliers such as contractors, property managers or governmental agencies;
• Plan and implement condominium conversion strategies, both with municipalities and with tenants;
• Establish and implement procedures for enforcement of By-Laws and Rules in condominium corporations;
• Plan and implement strategies to convert residential rental properties to condominium status, while ensuring that such a conversion will ultimately make economic sense;
• Ensure that resolutions are properly drafted and implemented and review third party contracts;
• Provide legal advice to condominium board members and to corporations;
• Develop and implement strategies to protect board members from allegations of breach of statutory obligations under the Act;
• Negotiate with municipalities for development approval or approval of conversions to condominium status;
• Represent clients in proceedings to enforce by-laws and adherence to the requirements of the Condominium Act;
• Arrange for registration of liens, title, descriptions and other real estate documentation.

Whatever your needs, we are here to provide you with expert advice and world-class service.

Experience

Our legal advisors specialize in Condominium law. We are members and active contributors to numerous condominium, development and housing industry organizations and we understand our clients’ business and practical legal concerns. We have been involved in the drafting and legal review of the Condominium Act and play an active role in continuing legal education about the Act for lawyers, board members, developers and unit owners.

Contact Us

For practical solutions and skilled advocacy services in the area of Condominium Law please contact Joe Hoffer or Tyler Hortie by telephone at (519) 672-9330. If corresponding by e-mail, be sure to include your name, your telephone number and a brief message.