Experience and Expertise You Can Trust
As condo living continues to grow at an explosive rate across the country, our clients in the industry need help with every type of legal issue. Miller Thomson’s Condominium & Strata team consists of recognized industry leaders, including lawyers who have authored and edited industry textbooks, journals and newsletters and are prominent contributors to industry associations, committees and conferences.
Nationwide Reach, Local Knowledge
With 10 offices located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec, Miller Thomson is well positioned to assist you with your Condominium & Strata issues in any part of the country.
We are well-versed with the regulations as they apply to specific regions and cities and can assist our clients regardless of their location. In Ontario, for example, we have a deep understanding of, and can advise on the Tarion Warranty Program claims process.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive set of legal services relating to condominiums and strata property, assisting clients with a range of issues including:
- Amendments to condominium documents, such as Corporation rules and by-laws
- Enforcement matters
- Developer deficiencies
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Collection issues and lien registration
- Property management and construction contracts
- Construction tender document review
- First-year shortfalls
- Directors’ liability insurance
- Notices of meeting, special assessment, proxies and other documentation required pursuant to applicable condominium legislation
- Chairing board meetings
- Changes to services and common elements
- Representing Corporations before various levels of government concerning the provisions of services or the responsibility to repair and maintain roads, water mains and other service equipment located within the condominium plan
- Realty tax assessment appeals
- Financing advice in connection with Corporation borrowing as well as Reserve Fund investments and expenditures
- Occupational Health & Safety matters for construction projects, environmental issues, employment issues, labour law and Human Rights
- Preparation of Developers’ Sales Packages in compliance with legislation, draft by-laws, rules management agreements and other documents
