The expertise of Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP in real estate law and land and condominium development is second to none within the Region of Waterloo and County of Wellington. Our real estate lawyers and staff have extensive experience in all real estate matters including the purchase, sale and financing of multi-unit residential properties, commercial properties, plazas, office buildings, industrial properties, non-profit and subsidized housing developments, single family residential homes, and condominiums.

Since its inception in 1980, 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, we have also established a network of professionals and project financiers so as to create a team-approach to the business of real estate. Our expertise in the development of subdivisions includes:

• Land Titles Applications
• 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, Bell Canada, and local hydro and gas suppliers
• Document preparation necessary to satisfy all conditions of draft plan approval
• Preparation and negotiation of sale agreements
• Completion of all sale transactions

Our real estate group also has extensive experience in condominium development which enables us to find creative solutions to the complex issues associated with condominium development. We can assist our clients in realizing the benefits of new types of condominium developments under the Condominium Act which afford greater flexibility in advancing a development.

To this end, SorbaraLaw has been involved in the development of a number of new condominium initiatives. Our expertise includes:

• Site plan applications and the negotiation of site plan conditions
• Application for Draft Plan of Condominium Approval
• Negotiation of the conditions of Condominium Approval
• Phased condominiums
• Vacant land condominiums
• Leasehold condominiums
• Common element condominiums
• Preparation of the complete disclosure package, declaration, 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