The condominium development industry continues to redefine Canada’s major city skylines. With a greater number of elaborate towers being erected, developers are increasingly facing complex and unique legal issues. At Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC), our Condominium Development, Construction and Sales Group represents some of the largest and most sophisticated regional developers who build and sell high-end residential, commercial, office, retail, hotel, mixed use and industrial condominium structures. Regardless of the project location, we work closely with our clients during all phases of the development process. From acquisitions through to construction and financing, to sales of condominium units, our professionals provide innovative solutions in a cost-effective, responsive and attentive manner.

To assist developers with attaining their objectives, we quarterback the registration process by drafting the necessary documents that comply with planning, development and municipal requirements, and that help secure the requisite approvals. Our professionals also prepare all of the legal documentation related to disclosure, final closings and title transfers, and other documents pertaining to unit sales.

Throughout the process, we advise on all aspects of condominium and strata development, including: complex mixed use and multi-tenant issues (such as air space subdivision planning, operational and cost sharing arrangements, and parking and retail issues); construction, bonding and financing matters; condominium and strata by-laws; and conversions. With direct access to various practice groups within FMC, our team can also help advise on insolvency matters, and litigation issues that may arise between developers and condominium corporations.