Based on 340+ reviews
Real estate mediation is a structured negotiation led by an independent mediator. A Torontonian may consider it when a dispute involves a purchase agreement, condominium issue, boundary concern, lease, or property-related payment.
Our lawyers assess the documents, clarify the issues, organize supporting records, and advise you before and during mediation. John Zinati leads a team that can review agreements, correspondence, title records, and proposed settlement terms.
Mediation does not decide every dispute, because both sides must be willing to participate. A conversation with a lawyer can help you assess the process and obtain a quote with no obligation.
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We explain scope and cost before work begins, because mediation files vary with the issues, records, and parties involved. Our $999* + tax fixed fee applies to eligible residential purchases, sales, mortgage refinancing, and title transfers, not automatically to mediation. It excludes land transfer tax, government registration fees, and disbursements.
There is nothing to pay until closing for those eligible closing services. For mediation, we provide a clear scope-based quote before you commit, so the billing discussion is separate from the dispute strategy.
For more than 25 years, we have served Toronto and Ontario real estate clients. That experience helps our team identify the documents and practical questions that may matter before a mediation session.
Based on 340+ reviews
Where title is relevant, professional title searchers conduct title examinations rather than clerks. That work can identify registered interests, easements, or liens that may shape the issues parties discuss in real estate mediation.
When you book, you speak directly with a lawyer rather than a representative. This matters because the lawyer can hear the dispute, identify missing facts, and explain whether a mediated discussion appears suitable.
The firm has closed over 25,000 real estate deals without a title claim. That record does not predict a mediation result, but it reflects careful attention to title issues that can create post-closing disputes.
Clients have given the firm a 4.9/5 rating from 340+ reviews. Reviews are not a substitute for legal advice, but they offer one source of feedback when choosing a lawyer for a sensitive property matter.
We review the agreement of purchase and sale, amendments, deposit correspondence, inspection records, and communications between the buyer and seller. The goal is to define the disputed obligations and prepare a clear position for the mediation.
Our team can examine title records, surveys, easement documents, and relevant registrations. Older Toronto homes can have boundary or access questions, so the documentary record often needs careful review before discussions begin.
For condominium matters, we review the status certificate, declaration, bylaws, rules, board correspondence, and financial records that relate to the issue. Toronto condo disputes may involve use restrictions, fees, repairs, or disclosure concerns.
We help organize lease documents, notices, payment records, photographs, and correspondence for property-related disputes. Some landlord-tenant matters are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act and may also involve the Landlord and Tenant Board.
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You speak with a lawyer about the property, parties, dispute history, and desired outcome. We explain the voluntary nature of mediation and provide a scope-based quote, because suitable preparation depends on the facts.
We review the agreement, correspondence, notices, title materials, or condominium records that relate to the dispute. A focused review helps separate documented issues from assumptions before positions are exchanged.
Where the dispute concerns ownership or registered rights, we arrange appropriate title review and examine relevant records. Ontario's electronic land registration system can provide important evidence, but the required searches depend on the issue.
If terms are reached, we review the proposed settlement documents and explain their effect before you sign. Remote signing is available across Ontario when the document and circumstances permit, because parties may not be in the same location.
We confirm the agreed follow-up steps, such as payments, releases, registrations, or deadlines stated in the settlement. If mediation does not resolve the matter, we discuss available next steps without promising a particular outcome.
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