Based on 340+ reviews
Real estate litigation concerns disputes over property rights, contracts, money, or possession that cannot be resolved informally. A real estate litigation lawyer in Toronto can help when a purchase agreement, title issue, condominium dispute, tenancy matter, or construction concern needs legal assessment.
Our lawyers review the relevant agreement of purchase and sale, correspondence, title documents, notices, photographs, invoices, and other records. We identify the parties, assess available processes, preserve important deadlines, and explain negotiation, mediation, tribunal, or court options where they may apply.
Every dispute turns on its documents and facts. Speak directly with a lawyer when you book to discuss what has happened, what records matter, and the next sensible step.
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For residential purchases, sales, mortgage refinancing, and title transfers, Zinati Kay offers a guaranteed fixed closing fee of $999* + tax. It excludes land transfer tax, government registration fees, and disbursements. Litigation is different because the work depends on the dispute, documents, parties, and process involved, so we discuss scope before you decide how to proceed.
There is nothing to pay until closing for eligible residential closing work. We have served Toronto and Ontario real estate clients for 25+ years, which gives our team a practical grounding in the transactions and records behind many property disputes.
Based on 340+ reviews
You speak directly with a lawyer when you book because an early account of the facts helps identify the agreement, deadline, and documents that may matter. John Zinati leads the firm and brings a legal education from the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School.
Professional title searchers conduct title examinations because registered instruments, easements, liens, and historical entries can affect a property dispute. Zinati Kay has closed over 25,000 real estate deals without a title claim, reflecting careful attention to title work in transaction files.
A clear document plan helps move a matter forward because disputes often depend on records held by several parties. Our team includes four lawyers and seven law clerks, allowing legal work, document collection, and communications to be organized around the issues in your file.
Clients can compare firms using independent feedback because a legal dispute requires confidence in communication as well as legal work. Zinati Kay holds a 4.9/5 client rating from 340+ reviews and has been a multiple-year Three Best Rated award winner for Toronto real estate law.
We assess disputes arising from an agreement of purchase and sale, including issues about deposits, conditions, closing obligations, adjustments, or alleged non-performance. The review starts with the signed agreement, amendments, notices, correspondence, and the events leading to the disagreement.
Title-related work can involve easements, liens, boundary concerns, restrictive interests, or competing claims to land. We review registered title and supporting records through Ontario's electronic land registration system, then explain the legal questions raised by the documents.
Condominium matters may involve an owner, condominium corporation, board, manager, status certificate, declaration, by-laws, rules, charge, or common-element issue. The appropriate process depends on the dispute and governing documents, so those materials require careful review.
Landlord and tenant concerns may involve possession, rent, notices, maintenance allegations, or other obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act. We can review the tenancy documents and notices to help determine whether the Landlord and Tenant Board or another process is relevant.
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You speak with a lawyer about the property, the dispute, and what has happened so far. We ask for key dates, parties, and documents because early information helps determine whether an immediate response or preservation step may be needed.
We review agreements, title records, notices, correspondence, photographs, invoices, and other available evidence. This review identifies the contractual terms and factual gaps because a useful legal assessment must be grounded in the actual record.
Our team considers searches, applicable processes, and information that may need confirmation. For older Toronto homes, title review may reveal easement or boundary questions. We explain what further investigation could clarify before recommending a route forward.
If a retainer and documents require signature, we explain their purpose before you sign. Remote signing is available across Ontario where suitable, because clients should be able to complete required paperwork without unnecessary travel.
For matters connected to a transaction, we coordinate the relevant closing and post-closing documents. For disputes, we follow the agreed strategy and report material developments because you need to understand what has occurred and what action may follow.
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