Based on 340+ reviews
A land use lawyer in Toronto helps owners, buyers, and investors assess how planning rules affect a proposed use, renovation, severance, or redevelopment. You may need this review before making an offer, committing to design work, or responding to a municipal concern.
Our lawyers review title, surveys, agreements of purchase and sale, zoning information, easements, and planning-related correspondence. We identify the legal questions, explain the approval path that may apply, and coordinate the legal work with your other advisors where appropriate.
John Zinati leads a team that can explain the issues in plain language. Speak with a lawyer before committing to a Toronto project, because early review can clarify what information still needs to be confirmed.
Posted on Google Jace Armstrong As first-time home buyers, we had an excellent experience working with Zinati Kay on our recent purchase. Leroy, our lawyer, and Karen, our clerk, were both outstanding throughout the entire process. Everything was handled professionally, efficiently, and with clear communication at every step. Karen was especially helpful in keeping things organized and ensuring nothing was missed, while Leroy gave us confidence that all legal aspects were handled properly. As first-time buyers, we really appreciated how smooth and well-managed everything felt, and how supported we were from start to finish. We would not hesitate to work with them again and highly recommend their services.Posted on Google Lenard Paulo The Zinati Kay team helped me with my first home purchase. They were very easy to work with and quick to respond to concerns especially on closing day. Karen was especially helpful throughout the process and I'm grateful for that!Posted on Google Z Sheen Leroy and Lynnette are amazing! Can’t praise them enough for being communicative, patient, caring, and very detail oriented. They made the process of buying a home smooth and gets ahead of any major issues. Highly recommend!Posted on Google Stephanie Zinati Kay made our home purchase a smooth experience. They really explain the documents before letting you sign which I appreciated. No surprises fees as well. When you email them to inquire, they give you a quote and you can trust that that will be the amount in your bill. Highly recommend!Posted on Google Aly Alibhai Zinati Kay are the consummate professionals. I have dealt with them twice - for a purchase and sale. They are highly competent, courteous and knowledgeable. Karen, a law clerk, is absolutely first class and a pleasure to interact with. I highly recommend Zinati Kay for your real estate needs.Posted on Google Laura Ricci The Zinati Kay team was knowledgeable and responsive and made the process of title transfer smooth and efficient.Posted on Google Mayss Torani We had a great experience working with Zinati Kay Barristers & Solicitors. Their team was professional, supportive, and handled everything smoothly from start to finish. A special thank you to Karen, who went above and beyond to make the entire transaction seamless.Posted on Google Nilofar Fattahi We had a very positive experience with Zinati Kay on our condo purchase. The team was responsive throughout the process, communicated clearly in writing, and took the time to explain the documents and next steps in a way that was easy to understand. We especially appreciated that they were patient, professional, and timely at every stage, which made the closing process much less stressful for us as first-time homebuyers. Everything was handled efficiently and completed on time. We are very grateful for their support and would happily recommend them to others.Posted on Google bastioni toronto It’s an excellent lawyer and staff , highly recommended!!Posted on Google Paul Popovici John Zinati has helped me with tens of transactions - I always found the service to be top notch and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.Showing only 5 star reviews
Zinati Kay has served Toronto and Ontario real estate clients for 25+ years. For residential purchases, sales, mortgage refinancing, and title transfers, our guaranteed fixed closing fee is $999* + tax, excluding land transfer tax, government registration fees, and disbursements. Nothing is payable until closing for those transactions, which helps remove uncertainty about upfront legal costs.
Land use matters can require different work, such as planning document review, municipal correspondence, or approval-related representation. We provide a fixed quote for the defined work where possible, because scope and disbursements vary by property and approval path. A lawyer can explain what is included before you decide whether to proceed.
Based on 340+ reviews
Professional title searchers, rather than clerks, examine title records because registered interests can affect a proposed use. Our team reviews relevant easements, restrictions, and notices with you, then explains which items may need further investigation before you make a binding property decision.
When you book, you speak directly with a lawyer rather than a representative because planning questions often depend on the property's documents and intended use. That conversation helps identify the right records, the likely decision-makers, and whether separate planning expertise is needed.
We have closed over 25,000 real estate deals without a title claim because title review, requisitions, and closing documents receive disciplined attention. For a development-related purchase, this experience helps us flag title issues that may matter before the transaction closes.
Clients have given Zinati Kay a 4.9/5 rating from 340+ reviews because they value clear communication and practical real estate guidance. Our experienced team explains the legal work in understandable terms, so you can decide how to proceed with informed expectations.
We review available zoning information against your proposed use, because permitted uses, setbacks, parking, height, and other standards can affect feasibility. The review identifies legal questions for municipal staff or planning professionals before you rely on an assumption about the property.
We examine registered title interests, surveys, and easements because access rights, utility rights, restrictive covenants, or boundary issues can limit a site plan. Older Toronto homes can require particular care where historic descriptions do not match current expectations.
We help organize legal documents for planning-related applications and communications, because an approval process often requires ownership records, supporting materials, and clear descriptions of the proposal. Architects and planners prepare their own professional materials within their respective roles.
We review conditions and due-diligence clauses in an agreement of purchase and sale because a buyer needs time to investigate title, permitted use, approvals, and financing. The wording should reflect the transaction and be considered before the agreement becomes firm.
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You speak with a lawyer about the property, intended use, transaction timing, and documents you have. We outline the legal questions and give a defined-work quote where possible, because the required review depends on the site and proposed project.
We review the agreement of purchase and sale, title information, survey, municipal materials, and relevant correspondence. This creates a working list of legal issues, because zoning information alone may not reveal every registered right or restriction affecting the property.
We arrange appropriate title review and identify diligence items for the transaction. Professional title searchers support title examinations, which helps keep the review moving while lawyers assess requisitions, registered interests, and information supplied by other professionals.
We review the documents requiring your signature and explain their purpose before signing. Remote signing is available across Ontario for eligible property documents, which can help when you cannot attend our Scarborough head office or CityPlace signing office.
For a related purchase or sale, we complete closing steps, exchange required funds and documents, and follow up on undertakings. Earlier legal review gives more time to address title issues when a closing date has already been set.
Please feel free to contact us directly by phone or email at the number or email below or complete this information form and we will be happy to get back to you.
Tel: 416-321-8766
Fax: (416) 321-8267
Email: john@zinatikay.com | info@zinatikay.com