Condominium & Land Development Lawyers

At SimpsonWigle LAW LLP, our Hamilton and Burlington based condominium and land development lawyers have over thirty years of experience assisting clients in all aspects of condominium and land development law. With offices located in both Hamilton and Burlington, we are able to provide services to clients across Ontario. At our firm, we represent:

• Developers,
• Condominium corporations,
• Property management firms,
• Builders,
• Businesses,
• Institutional clients,
• Commercial landlords,
• Real estate investors,
• Unit owners,
• Land trusts & conservancies,
• And more

We have registered hundreds of subdivisions and condominiums and represent over 650 condominium corporations across Ontario. We aim to ensure our clients comply with all relevant planning, land titles, condominium, and other land development laws. To discuss your legal needs, schedule a consultation with our condominium and land development group today. You can call our Hamilton office at 905-528-8411 or email info@simpsonwigle.com to get in touch.

Our Condominium & Land Development Services

We are a multifaceted law firm with experience handling all matters related to condominium and land development for institutional clients. Due to our background in condominium administration, corporate law, and litigation, our lawyers take a holistic approach when it comes to condominium and land development law.

In terms of legal services for developers, our team can assist with:

• Bringing projects to market
• Project financing
• Subdivision registration processes
• Condominium registration processes
• Interim occupancies
• Final closings
• Severances

For condominium corporations, our condominium and land development group provides legal advice regarding:

• Board & owner’s meetings
• Reserve funds and status certificates
• Condominium financing
• By-laws, rules and amendments to declarations
• Shared facilities agreements
• Section 98 agreements
• Human rights issues
• Employment matters
• Insurance claims
• Maintenance and repair concerns
• Condominium liens and enforcement

Our Condominium group also offers advice and condominium dispute resolution services. This includes applications to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for compliance with the Ontario Condominium Act, 1988 and regulations made thereto. In addition, we handle construction deficiency and Tarion Warranty claims and mediation and arbitration hearings for clients.

Our Hamilton and Burlington condominium and land development lawyers also offer services regarding:

1. Condominium Development & Registration

• Condominium declarations
• Disclosure statements
• Standard unit by-laws and condominium rules
• Agreement of purchase and sale for pre-construction condos
• Occupancy agreements
• Tarion & HCRA documentation
• Condominium management agreements
• Condominium assumption agreements
• And more

2. Land Development, Municipal, and Regulatory Agreements

• Site plan agreements
• Subdivision agreements
• Cost-sharing agreements
• Development charge deferral agreements
• Land servicing and zoning agreements
• Land dedication agreements
• Encroachment agreements
• Severances
• Condominium agreements
• Easements for municipalities and utilities
• Environmental easements
• Servicing agreements
• And more

In terms of post-development agreements, our condominium and land development group also has experience with property management agreements, condominium management agreements, and condominium assumption agreements.

3. Joint Development & Ownership Structuring

• Joint development agreements (JVs)
• Co-tenancy agreements
• Limited partnership (LP) & General Partnership (GP) structuring
• Corporate structuring
• And more

4. Financial & Security Agreements

• Acting for borrowers
• Construction financing
• Deposit trust financing
• Acquisition and land acquisition financing
• Creation of securities
• Working on registering security 
• And more

Why Hire Our Condominium & Land Development Lawyers?

At SimpsonWigle LAW LLP, our team is proud to assist developers, condominium corporations, and institutional clients with their legal needs. We apply our knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal regulations to help clients avoid costly delays and disputes.

When you work with our Hamilton condominium and land development lawyers, you gain the benefit of:

• Decades of Experience: Our firm’s long history handling condominium and land development law has made us well-versed in the niche legal area.
• Holistic Support: We handle everything from land acquisition to post-development agreements, as well as related corporate, financing, and litigation matters. 
• Municipal & Industry Relationships: We have strong connections with municipalities, banks, and other regulatory bodies. We use these connections to our client’s advantage to facilitate smooth transactions and efficient resolution of their legal matters.

In addition, our wealth of thought leadership and industry involvement has allowed us to develop a deep understanding of condominium and land development law in Ontario. Our lawyers are members of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI), where they conduct seminars and webinars for condominium boards, owners, and property managers. In addition, our team delivers training and legal education through the Hamilton Law Association, Ontario Bar Association, and Law Society of Ontario. As a result, SimpsonWigle LAW LLP has become a trusted name in condominium and land development law across the province.

Contact SimpsonWigle LAW LLP for Hamilton Condominium & Land Development Legal Services.

If you’re a developer, builder, or institution looking for legal support in condominium and land development law, our team is ready to assist. To discuss your project, schedule a consultation with our lawyers today. You can call our Hamilton office at 905-528-8411 or email info@simsponwigle.com.