Detailed service breakdown
Every engagement is tailored to your situation. Below is an overview of our core practice areas and what each includes.
Residential purchase and sale
Buying or selling a home involves a web of legal obligations that extend well beyond the handshake. Our residential transaction service covers every legal dimension of the deal, giving you peace of mind from the first viewing to the final notarial act.
- Comprehensive review and drafting of offers to purchase, counter-offers, and conditional clauses
- Full title examination including searches at the Quebec Land Registry Office for hypothecs, servitudes, and encumbrances
- Coordination with mortgage lenders to ensure financing conditions are met on schedule
- Review of the seller's declaration and property inspection reports for hidden defects
- Representation at the notarial closing and post-closing follow-up
Commercial leasing and acquisitions
Commercial property transactions carry higher stakes and greater complexity than residential deals. Whether you are leasing retail space, acquiring an industrial warehouse, or developing a mixed-use project, our team provides the legal framework to protect your investment.
- Negotiation and drafting of commercial lease agreements, including net leases, gross leases, and percentage leases
- Due diligence on commercial properties: environmental assessments, zoning compliance, and municipal permit verification
- Purchase agreements for office buildings, retail centres, and industrial parcels
- Lease renewal and termination strategies that minimize business disruption
- Representation in landlord-tenant disputes before the Tribunal administratif du logement
Title searches and boundary disputes
Unclear title or disputed boundaries can undermine the value of your property and delay future transactions. We specialize in resolving these issues through meticulous research and, when necessary, litigation.
- Historical title searches going back multiple decades to identify breaks in the chain of title
- Analysis of prescriptive acquisition claims under articles 2917–2920 of the Civil Code of Quebec
- Coordination with licensed land surveyors for boundary determination certificates
- Negotiation of boundary agreements and easement modifications
- Court representation in title rectification and boundary demarcation proceedings
Mortgage and financing advice
The terms of your mortgage can affect your finances for decades. We ensure you understand every obligation before you commit, and we help you navigate refinancing or discharge when the time comes.
- Review and explanation of mortgage deeds, hypothecary security documents, and promissory notes
- Advice on fixed-rate versus variable-rate structures, prepayment penalties, and portability clauses
- Assistance with refinancing, second mortgages, and home equity lines of credit
- Representation in mortgage default and power-of-sale proceedings
- Discharge and cancellation of hypothecs upon full repayment
Co-ownership and condominium law
Living in a co-ownership brings unique legal responsibilities. From reviewing declarations of co-ownership to resolving disputes between co-owners, we provide clear guidance on the rules that govern shared property.
- Review and interpretation of declarations of co-ownership, by-laws, and building regulations
- Advice on special assessments, reserve fund contributions, and common expense disputes
- Representation in disputes between co-owners or between co-owners and the syndicate
- Amendments to declarations and by-laws, including registration at the land registry
- Legal support for condominium conversion projects
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about our real-estate law services.
Fees vary depending on the complexity of the transaction, but a standard residential closing in Quebec generally ranges from $1,200 to $2,500 including disbursements such as title search fees and registration costs. We provide a detailed fee estimate during your initial consultation so there are no surprises.
In Quebec, notaries handle the formal closing of real-estate transactions. However, a lawyer can provide independent legal advice before you reach that stage — reviewing the offer to purchase, identifying risks in the seller's declaration, and negotiating amendments to protect your interests. Many clients retain us for the advisory phase and then proceed with a notary for the closing itself.
Yes. While our office is located in Sherbrooke, we serve clients throughout the province of Quebec. Many of our consultations and document reviews can be conducted remotely via video conference. For matters that require in-person attendance — such as court hearings or municipal meetings — we travel as needed.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the dispute and the willingness of both parties to negotiate. A straightforward boundary agreement can be finalized in four to eight weeks. If the matter proceeds to court, it may take six months to over a year. We always explore mediation and negotiation first to achieve the fastest possible resolution.
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