Not every real estate question requires legal counsel. Some do, urgently. Here is a quick way to tell.
If two or more items apply, a consultation is likely worth the cost. One item alone may still warrant a brief call.
Below you will find practical guides, service descriptions, and direct contact paths. Pick the resource that matches your situation. Everything is written for non-lawyers.
We pull the full chain of title from the Registre foncier, flag encumbrances, servitudes, and unpaid taxes, then deliver a written opinion within five business days. Buyers who skip this step sometimes discover liens months after closing.
Buyers & sellersFrom the promise to purchase through to the notarial deed, we coordinate with your notary, lender, and real estate agent. Our role is to catch what others miss: incorrect lot descriptions, missing certificates of location, or tax adjustment errors.
Buyers & sellersFence lines shift. Neighbours build too close. An old servitude appears in a deed from 1963. We handle the research, negotiate with the other party, and litigate at the Superior Court when negotiation fails. Typical resolution takes three to eight months depending on complexity.
HomeownersResidential or commercial, a lease that does not comply with the Civil Code of Québec can be voided or modified by the Tribunal administratif du logement. We draft leases that hold up and review existing ones for hidden risk clauses.
Landlords & tenantsSetting up a condo syndicate? We draft the declaration of co-ownership, the by-laws, and the description of fractions. We also advise existing syndicates on amendments, special assessments, and disputes with unit owners who refuse to pay common charges.
Developers & syndicatesContractors who are not paid can register a legal hypothec against your property within 30 days of the end of work. If you are the owner, we help you contest or discharge the hypothec. If you are the contractor, we file it correctly and on time.
Owners & contractorsYou describe the situation. We tell you honestly whether you need us, a notary, or neither. No obligation, no invoice for this call.
You send us the relevant documents: deed, lease, survey plan, correspondence. We review everything within 48 hours and prepare a summary of the legal position.
We meet (in person or by video) to discuss options, costs, and timelines. You receive a written fee estimate before any billable work begins.
Drafting, negotiation, filing, or litigation. We keep you updated at every stage. Most transactional matters close within two to six weeks; contested files vary.
Once the matter resolves, you receive a final reporting letter and all original documents. We archive the file for ten years in case you need to refer back to it.
A couple in Beauport listed their home in March. Two weeks before closing, the buyer's notary discovered that the garage encroached 40 centimetres onto the neighbouring lot. The neighbour refused to sign a tolerance agreement.
We reviewed the original survey from 1987, commissioned an updated certificate of location, and negotiated a permanent servitude with the neighbour in exchange for a modest payment. The sale closed 11 days late, but it closed. Without the servitude, the buyer's lender would have pulled financing entirely.
| Task | Property lawyer | Notary | Real estate agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft or review a promise to purchase | Yes | Sometimes | Yes (standard form only) |
| Prepare the deed of sale | No (reserved act) | Yes (exclusive) | No |
| Litigate a boundary or title dispute | Yes | No | No |
| Negotiate a commercial lease | Yes | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Register a legal hypothec | Yes | Yes | No |
| Represent you at the Tribunal administratif du logement | Yes | No | No |
We charge flat fees for transactional work (title searches, lease reviews, closing representation) and hourly rates for litigation and disputes. The flat fee for a standard residential title search and opinion is $650 plus taxes. Closing representation starts at $1,100 plus taxes for a single-unit residential purchase under $500,000.
Hourly rates range from $225 to $275 depending on the lawyer assigned. We do not bill for routine emails or five-minute phone calls. Every engagement begins with a written fee estimate, and we do not exceed it without your written consent.
Legal aid referrals are available for qualifying tenants facing eviction.
Call for a free 15-minute initial consultation, or fill out the form and we will respond within one business day.
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Last updated: January 2026.