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Real Estate and Condominium Development
The expertise of Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP in real estate law, land development and condominium development is second to none in the Region of Waterloo and County of Wellington. Our real estate lawyers and staff have extensive experience in general real estate including purchases, sales and financing of multi-unit residential properties, commercial properties, plazas, office buildings, industrial properties, non-profit and subsidized housing developments and single family residential homes and condominiums. We have a complement of lawyers and staff trained to respond quickly and professionally to your every need in accordance with your expectations. Whether its your business or your personal investment, Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP has the expertise and experience to provide you with more than just legal advice. We draw upon our extensive knowledge of these transactions to alert and advise our clients on non-legal issues that may be of concern to them and direct them to the appropriate professionals and advisors to properly handle such matters.
Since its inception as a firm, Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP has concentrated on establishing an experienced land development and condominium development practice group. These efforts have resulted in our participation in the development and registration of thousands of residential building lots and condominium units. Not only do we have the legal expertise, but we have established a network of professionals and project financiers necessary in this team approach to business. Our expertise in the development of residential subdivisions includes:
Land Titles Applications Lawyer E-Mail Phone Mark Schumacher (519) 576-0460 or Gary Keller (519) 576-0460 or Ron Nightingale (519) 576-0460 or Denise Kocher (519) 576-0460 or
Re-zoning Applications
Negotiating and liaising with City, Regional and County staff on all aspects of the
development
Attendance and representation at public meetings
Representation at the Ontario Municipal Board
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating subdivision and development agreements
Drafting and negotiating cost-sharing agreements between private developers
Negotiation of conditions with public and separate school boards, conservation
authorities, Hydro One, Bell Canada and local hydro and gas suppliers
Negotiation and completion of project financing
Document preparation necessary to satisfy all conditions of draft plan approval
Preparation and negotiation of lot sale agreements
Completion of all lot sale transactions
With the passing of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the Act), condominium development has changed significantly in Ontario. In our view, this change is for the better and our past experience in condominium development positions us to find creative solutions to complex issues in condominium development. The Act now permits new types of condominium developments which afford greater flexibility in bringing developments forward. Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP has already been involved in the development of vacant land condominiums, common element condominiums and phased condominiums under the new Act. Our expertise includes:
Land Titles Applications
Site plan applications and negotiation to site plan conditions
Application and negotiation of conditions to Draft Plan of Condominium Approval
Phased condominiums under both the old legislation and under the new Act
Vacant land condominiums
Leasehold condominiums
Common element condominiums
Preparation of the complete disclosure package, Declaration, by-laws, standard unit
by-laws, rules, management agreements, cost sharing agreements and reciprocal
easements
Preparation, negotiation and closing of unit sale agreements
Organization of the condominium corporation upon registration
Organization of and attendance at turnover meetings
Should you wish to discuss your real estate, land development or condominium development needs, please contact:
(519) 836-1510
(519) 836-1510
(519) 836-1510
(519) 836-1510