Toronto Real Estate Litigation Lawyer
Toronto real estate litigation lawyer services require careful analysis of contracts, statutory compliance, and complex factual records. Real estate disputes are often financially significant, time-sensitive, and emotionally charged. They frequently arise from failed transactions, defective agreements, misrepresentations, or disputes involving builders, developers, agents, and other intermediaries.
Starkman & Zhang Lawyers has over 30 years of commercial and real estate litigation experience representing purchasers, vendors, developers, investors, and property owners in complex real estate disputes before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Clients seeking a toronto real estate litigation lawyer are often dealing with high-value disputes involving failed transactions, misrepresentation, or professional negligence. We act in matters where real estate issues intersect with contract law, statutory compliance, fiduciary obligations, and professional responsibility—often involving multiple parties and competing narratives.
Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) Disputes
We regularly represent clients in disputes arising from agreements of purchase and sale, including:
- Failed or aborted transactions
- Defective or non-compliant APS documentation
- Missing or unenforceable statutory disclosures
- Disputes over deposits, forfeiture, and rescission
- Allegations that an APS is void or unenforceable
These disputes often require careful analysis of the agreement structure, surrounding circumstances, and applicable statutory regimes.
Pre-Construction & New Home Disputes
Pre-construction and new home transactions are highly regulated and frequently misunderstood by purchasers. We act for clients in disputes involving:
- Non-compliance with Ontario new home warranty legislation
- Failure to provide mandatory disclosures or addenda
- Builder registration and warranty issues
- Delayed or failed construction projects
- Attempts by vendors to enforce defective agreements
Where appropriate, we pursue remedies including rescission, return of deposits, and damages.
Misrepresentation & Disclosure Claims
Real estate disputes often arise from representations made during the sales process. We act in claims involving:
- Alleged misrepresentations by vendors, builders, or developers
- Statements made by real estate agents or sales representatives
- Failure to disclose material facts affecting the transaction
- Reliance on oral assurances inconsistent with written agreements
These cases require detailed factual development and a strategic approach to pleading and evidence.
Realtor, Broker & Professional Liability
We represent clients in disputes involving real estate professionals, including:
- Real estate agents and brokerages
- Alleged breaches of fiduciary duty
- Negligent or misleading advice
- Conflicts of interest and undisclosed relationships
These matters often involve parallel claims against multiple defendants, including corporate vendors and individual agents.
Litigation Strategy in Real Estate Disputes
Real estate litigation is rarely straightforward. Disputes often involve:
- Multiple defendants (purchasers, vendors, agents, brokerages, related corporations)
- Long transactional histories
- Language barriers or cross-border parties
- Procedural motions before trial
We regularly bring and respond to motions and other procedural steps necessary to advance or defend real estate claims effectively.
Our Approach
With decades of litigation experience, we approach real estate disputes with:
- Early assessment of enforceability and statutory compliance
- Careful pleading strategy, particularly in complex multi-party cases
- Strong motion practice, including interlocutory and procedural motions
- Trial-ready preparation, even where settlement may be pursued
We understand that real estate disputes are not merely contractual—they can affect life savings, business investments, and long-term financial security.
When to Contact Us
You should seek legal advice if you are facing:
- A failed real estate transaction
- A dispute over a pre-construction or new home purchase
- Concerns about the validity or enforceability of an APS
- Potential misrepresentation by a vendor or real estate agent
- A real estate dispute involving multiple parties or significant sums
Starkman & Zhang Lawyers provides experienced, litigation-focused representation in complex real estate disputes.