REAL ESTATE LITIGATION LAWYER TORONTO

Real estate disputes can escalate fast — from contract issues to property defects, you need a lawyer with the experience to resolve them efficiently and protect your investment. Our real estate disputes and property claims lawyers serving Toronto, Ottawa, and Windsor are here to help you solve the most complex property conflict

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Toronto’s Real Estate Litigation Lawyers

WHAT IS REAL ESTATE?

Real estate is generally referred to as land, or any immovable property attached to land.

Real estate includes, but is not limited to:

residential buildings (ex. single or multi-family residences);
condominium buildings;
commercial buildings;
industrial buildings; and,
vacant land.

WHAT IS A REAL ESTATE DISPUTE?

In order to define what a real estate dispute in Toronto is, one must first understand what a dispute is. A “dispute” is a disagreement or conflict arising between two (2) or more individuals or corporate bodies. It follows that a “real estate dispute” is a disagreement concerning real estate. A real estate dispute may solely concern real estate, partially concern real estate, or only generally concern or be related to real estate.

Examples of real estate disputes include, but are not limited to:

disputes between landlords and tenants;
disputes between purchasers and vendors (i.e. between buyers and sellers);
disputes between home owners and builders;
disputes between building developers and investors;
disputes between mortgagors and mortgagees;
disputes between condominium corporations and condominium unit owners;
disputes between individuals or corporations and real estate regulation bodies such as the Real Estate Council of Ontario, Home Construction Regulatory Authority, or Tarion;
disputes concerning the payment of rent;
disputes concerning the renovation of a home;
disputes concerning the terms of a contract, such as an Agreement of Purchase and Sale or a Shareholders Agreement;
disputes concerning the lease or purchase of a property; and,
disputes concerning title to property.

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION TORONTO

WHAT IS REAL ESTATE LITIGATION?

When real estate disputes arise, individuals may wish to seek legal counsel to assist them in resolving such disputes. Sometimes, real estate disputes give rise to legal proceedings and require litigation.

Real estate litigation is a type of legal process used to resolve real estate disputes. Generally, a real estate litigation lawyer in Toronto will advocate on behalf of their client or clients through the judicial (court) system or before a tribunal, with the goal of resolving the real estate dispute.

There are many stages of real estate litigation including but not limited to:

1. the commencement of a legal proceeding (i.e., initiating a legal claim)
2. the defence to a legal proceeding (i.e., defending against a legal claim)
3. discoveries
4. mediation
5. setting the matter down for trial
6. pre-trial conference
7. trial

If you feel you may be involved in a real estate dispute and wish to speak to our Toronto’s real estate litigation lawyer about your legal rights, call Chand & Co. at 647-697-2896. We will assess your situation, explain your legal options, and provide advice whether negotiation, arbitration, or litigation is the most effective method to resolve your property dispute.

Common Real Estate Litigation Issues

Failure to Close Sale – When a buyer or seller fails to complete the transaction, the other party may pursue damages or seek specific performance to enforce the agreement. Causes often include financing issues, disputes over contract terms, or last-minute changes.

Hidden Defects in Purchased Property – Undisclosed structural problems, water damage, or mould can lead to legal action. If the seller knew about these defects and failed to disclose them, buyers may sue for repair costs or rescission of the sale.

Misrepresentation or Fraud – Knowingly providing false or misleading information about a property’s condition, zoning, or income potential can constitute fraud. Victims may seek damages or void the transaction entirely.

Deposit Disputes – Disagreements over who is entitled to the deposit often arise when a deal falls through. Whether the buyer breached the agreement or the seller unjustly terminated the deal, litigation can determine who keeps the funds.

Construction Claims and Disputes – Poor workmanship, delays, and contract breaches during renovations or new builds can lead to lawsuits. Claims may involve contractors, developers, or trades, and typically seek compensation for defective work or missed deadlines.

Rent to Own Agreements – These arrangements often lead to property disputes over missed payments, maintenance obligations, or ambiguous terms. Buyers may allege deceptive practices, while sellers may pursue eviction or forfeiture of the agreement.

Benefits of Working with Our Real Estate Lawyer in Toronto

With extensive experience handling complex transactions and litigation, our real estate lawyer in downtown Toronto works diligently to protect your interests at every stage. Whether you’re involved in a high-value development project or facing a dispute with real estate agents or other parties, we provide strategic guidance and strong representation. We’ve successfully defended clients in a wide range of real estate matters and deliver practical, results-driven dispute resolution tailored to your specific needs.

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5,000 +

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arbitrations completed
$10 million +

In judgements obtained
And enforced
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Of experience
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high-stakes litigation

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We are proud to have helped many clients with their legal needs with our personalized and attentive service. We are grateful that our clients endorse us heartily and without reservation. See some testimonials of what some of our valued clients are saying about us:

We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the outstanding legal services you recently provided to us. As a result of your efforts, we have just received our settlement cheque. When we first approached you, we were quite distraught about the process of entering into litigation, but your sensitivity to our concerns immediately put us at ease. Your approach to our situation was at all times both creative and pragmatic. You were always accessible when we contacted to you and were extremely diligent in protecting our interests.

We will be recommending you enthusiastically to any of our friends and colleagues who find themselves in need of your legal services.

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In early 2009, we needed a great litigation lawyer for a particularly difficult regulatory matter. Pradeep Chand meet with us only two days after our initial phone call. He took time to understand our situation and to explain his approach to litigation. Pradeep's guidance, counsel and style yielded the desired results. Pradeep has represented us on subsequent litigation matters, all with successful results for our establishment.

Pradeep has earned our complete confidence. We now rely on his guidance and direction on all liquor license and litigation matters. We look forward to working with him for many years to come.

KOLE NDREKA

OWNER, SILVER CITY BAR & GRILL
Pradeep is one of the brightest and most tenacious litigators in liquor license and regulatory matters. I have had the chance to work with him on several different matters, and in each case his preparation was flawless and his arguments were well crafted. He is passionate about defending his clients. He has my highest recommendation.

SIMO KORAC

CO-OWNER, STIRLING ROOM
Chand & Co is our go-to firm for any high-stakes litigation. They are smart, tough and effective.

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I am happy and proud as a client to commend Pradeep as a skilled and true advocate. Pradeep has also become our friend and trusted advisor. When you need a real lawyer, he’s your guy.

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VICE PRESIDENT
I wanted to thank the lawyers at Chand Snider for defending me in my case. I was absolutely impressed with their work as a criminal defence lawyer. Although I hope I don’t require your services again for obvious reasons, I would recommend you in a heartbeat to anyone I know in need.

IMRAN AHSAN

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When your business needs a tough and clever litigation lawyer, you can’t afford to compromise on quality. Pradeep is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer in various areas of law and creative in resolving many challenging situations. He provides prompt, expedient service, and is extremely comfortable to work with!

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PRESIDENT, ANZANO PAVING AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
I have been around and used a number of law firms and lawyers over the years for various matters. This includes the top large firms and litigation boutique firms in Toronto. Chand & Co are as good as it gets. I would recommend Pradeep and Murray to anyone who has any litigation issues.

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