Real-estate law rooted in Montréal

Whether you are closing on your first condo in the Plateau, resolving a boundary dispute in Westmount, or structuring a commercial lease in the Old Port, our team delivers clear, decisive legal counsel tailored to Quebec civil law.

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882 Langworth-Smith Villages, H2X 1Y4 Montréal, Quebec, Canada
+1 514 480-2209 · [email protected]
Serving Montréal since 2014 · Over 1,600 residential closings completed · Bilingual service in English and French · Member of the Barreau du Québec

What brings you here today?

Real-estate law touches nearly every stage of property ownership. Select the scenario that matches your situation, and we will show you exactly how we can help.

Buying or selling a home

From reviewing the offer to purchase through to the notarial deed, we verify title, coordinate with your mortgage lender, and ensure the closing runs without surprises. Our team handles the declaration of co-ownership review for condominiums and manages the adjustment of municipal and school taxes at closing.

Most common

Landlord-tenant dispute

Quebec's Tribunal administratif du logement has specific procedural rules. We prepare your case, draft the required notices, and represent you at hearings — whether you need to recover unpaid rent, contest a lease transfer, or challenge an illegal rent increase.

Residential & commercial

Title or boundary issue

Encroachments, servitudes, and unclear lot lines can freeze a transaction or spark a neighbour conflict. We commission surveys, negotiate voluntary corrections, and, if needed, pursue a declaratory judgment to clarify ownership rights once and for all.

Urgent matters accepted

Commercial lease negotiation

Before you sign a ten-year commercial lease, let us review the tenant improvement clauses, relocation rights, percentage-rent provisions, and default remedies. A few hours of legal review can prevent years of costly obligations.

Construction or renovation lien

Quebec's legal hypothec regime protects contractors and subcontractors — but also imposes strict deadlines. We file, defend, or discharge construction liens within the Civil Code timelines so your project stays on track.

Co-ownership and syndicate matters

Condominium syndicates face unique governance challenges. We advise on by-law amendments, special assessments, insurance obligations, and disputes between co-owners, drawing on deep familiarity with articles 1038–1109 of the Civil Code of Québec.

Why local knowledge matters in Quebec property law

Quebec operates under a civil-law system derived from French law, not the common-law tradition found in the rest of Canada. This means property transactions follow the Civil Code of Québec rather than case-law precedent, and the notarial process replaces the lawyer-supervised closing used elsewhere in the country.

Our advisors live and work in Montréal. We know which boroughs impose special urban-planning restrictions, which mortgage lenders require particular title-insurance endorsements, and how the Régie du bâtiment du Québec regulates construction warranties. That ground-level understanding translates directly into faster closings and fewer post-transaction disputes for our clients.

"They caught a servitude issue that two other firms had overlooked. The deal closed on time and we avoided a potential six-figure liability." — D. Lavoie, commercial property investor, Ville-Marie
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Service map at a glance

Service area What we do Typical timeline
Residential purchase closing Title search, deed review, mortgage coordination, tax adjustments, key delivery 3–6 weeks
Title examination and opinion Chain-of-title analysis, encumbrance identification, written legal opinion 5–10 business days
Lease review and negotiation Clause-by-clause analysis, rent escalation modelling, renewal-option drafting 1–3 weeks
Construction lien filing Legal hypothec registration, notice service, Superior Court proceedings Strict 30-day deadline
Tribunal representation Case preparation, evidence assembly, oral advocacy at TAL or Superior Court Varies by docket
Syndicate advisory By-law drafting, meeting governance, insurance review, special-assessment planning Ongoing retainer

How a typical engagement unfolds

Every file is different, but most clients follow a similar path from first call to resolution.

1

Initial conversation

We spend 20–30 minutes understanding your situation, the property involved, and your goals. There is no charge for this call, and no obligation to proceed.

2

Document collection and review

We request the relevant documents — offer to purchase, title deeds, lease agreements, survey certificates, or syndicate minutes — and perform a thorough legal review.

3

Strategy and fee estimate

You receive a clear written summary of the issues identified, the recommended course of action, and a transparent fee estimate — flat-rate whenever possible, hourly only when the scope is genuinely unpredictable.

4

Execution and resolution

We handle the legal work — drafting, negotiating, filing, or appearing — while keeping you informed at every stage. Most residential closings complete within four to six weeks; litigation timelines depend on court scheduling.

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"Navigating Quebec property law without a local advisor is like reading a map in the wrong language. We translate the Civil Code into plain decisions you can act on." Realty Lawful Solutions, founding principle

Is this the right fit?

We work best with clients who value clear communication, transparent pricing, and decisive action. Here are the signals that we are a good match for your needs:

You own, are buying, or are selling residential or commercial property in the greater Montréal area.
You need a legal opinion before signing a purchase agreement, lease, or syndicate resolution.
You are facing a dispute — boundary, lien, eviction, or co-ownership — and want it resolved efficiently.
You prefer flat-rate billing and want to know the cost before work begins.
You value bilingual service and want documents reviewed in both English and French.
You are a real-estate agent, mortgage broker, or notary looking for a reliable referral partner.

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Describe your situation briefly and we will respond within one business day with an initial assessment and a clear indication of next steps. No commitment required.

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+1 514 480-2209
[email protected]
882 Langworth-Smith Villages, H2X 1Y4 Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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