TREMBLAY LAW GROUP
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North Bay & Sturgeon FallsLaw Society of Ontario
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Real Estate & Construction Law
Practice Experience
450+ Completed Transactions & Filings
Northern Bar Advocacy
25+ Years
“Strategic counsel from ground-breaking to title closing across Northern Ontario.”
Navigating real estate transactions and construction developments in Ontario demands precision, statutory expertise, and thorough title verification. Tremblay Law Group provides comprehensive representation for commercial developers, residential buyers and sellers, institutional lenders, and contractors. From complex land assemblies and severance approvals in the Nipissing and Sudbury districts to rapid construction lien perfection and prompt payment adjudication under the Ontario Construction Act, we protect your equity and mitigate transactional risk at every phase.
Electronic Land Registration (Teraview) with certified title defense
Urgent 60-day Construction Lien preservation & perfection
Commercial lease negotiations with customized indemnification covenants
Bilingual closings in English and French with dual-chamber accessibility
Practice Experience
450+ Completed Transactions & Filings
Northern Bar Advocacy
25+ Years
SCOPE OF LEGAL SERVICES
Comprehensive Legal Deliverables & Structuring
Every file is executed under rigorous statutory compliance standards, providing clear tactical guidance and structured deliverables.
01
Commercial & Residential Property Conveyancing
End-to-end management of purchase, sale, and refinancings. We conduct rigorous title searches, municipal tax and building compliance requisitions, title insurance underwriting, and electronic document registration.
Key Scope & Deliverables
- Title requisition letters & off-title due diligence
- Title insurance policies with institutional lenders
- Statement of Adjustments & closing funds reconciliation
- Electronic deed and mortgage transfer registration
02
Construction Liens & Prompt Payment Adjudication
Time-sensitive advocacy for general contractors, subtrades, suppliers, and property owners under the modernized Ontario Construction Act.
Key Scope & Deliverables
- Preservation of Lien registration within strict 60-day statutory limit
- Perfection of Lien via Superior Court action and Certificate of Action within 90 days
- Prompt Payment Adjudication representation (ODACC interim determinations)
- Holdback fund compliance and release structuring
03
Commercial Leasing & Landlord-Tenant Structuring
Drafting and negotiating retail, industrial, office, and resource-sector commercial leases designed to allocate operational risks and protect leasehold investments.
Key Scope & Deliverables
- Triple Net (NNN) and gross lease structuring
- Tenant improvement allowance & leasehold build-out covenants
- Sublease, assignment, and non-disturbance agreements (SNDA)
- Default notices, distraint rights, and lease forfeiture proceedings
04
Land Severance, Subdivisions & Municipal Planning
Representing property owners and developers before Committee of Adjustment and municipal planning bodies for lot severances, variances, and development agreements.
Key Scope & Deliverables
- Planning Act Section 50 consent applications
- Site plan control agreement negotiations with municipalities
- Easement agreements for utilities, rights-of-way, and shoreline access
- Crown land patent reviews and unorganized township property audits
GOVERNING STATUTORY FRAMEWORK
Applicable Ontario Statutes & Acts
Our legal strategies are grounded in direct statutory compliance, strict limitation awareness, and governing Ontario precedents.
Ontario Construction Act
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.30
Governs mandatory 10% holdbacks, 60-day lien preservation periods, and prompt payment timelines.
Land Registration Reform Act
R.S.O. 1990, c. L.4
Establishes electronic registration mandates and valid conveyance covenants in Ontario.
Planning Act (Ontario)
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13
Regulates subdivision control, lot additions, severance consents, and municipal zoning compliance.
PROCEDURAL ROADMAP
Step-by-Step Matter Progression
From initial conflict clearance to final resolution, every milestone is systematically documented and executed.
01Day 1 - 2
File Opening & Conflict Clearance
Immediate review of Agreement of Purchase and Sale or construction contract, identification verification, and conflict search.
02Day 3 - 10
Title Search & Requisition Drafting
Comprehensive Teraview title examination, adjoining PIN verification, execution searches, and municipal zoning compliance inquiries.
031-2 Weeks Before Closing
Documentation & Mortgage Perfection
Drafting transfer deeds, mortgage security documents, title insurance binder, and financial statement of adjustments.
04Closing Day
Execution & Electronic Closing
In-person or secure digital signing, closing funds escrow transfer via wire, and sub-search electronic registration.
REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Proven Strategic Outcomes
Anonymized case profiles illustrating our tactical approach and client outcomes.
Multi-Parcel Commercial Land Assembly in North Bay
Context & Challenge:
A regional developer sought to consolidate 4 separate commercial lots with fragmented easements, historical rights-of-way, and institutional financing conditions.
Chambers Strategy:
Conducted exhaustive title rectifications under the Land Titles Act, negotiated mutual easement releases, and coordinated multi-party escrow closings.
Achieved Outcome
Closed on schedule with clear certified title and $6.2M construction financing successfully secured.
Urgent Construction Lien Recovery for Northern Contractor
Context & Challenge:
A general contractor was owed $480,000 on an industrial project nearing completion, with the property owner attempting to divest the asset.
Chambers Strategy:
Drafted and registered an urgent Claim for Lien within 48 hours, followed by expedited ODACC adjudication and Superior Court perfection.
Achieved Outcome
Owner agreed to a full escrow settlement of $480,000 plus statutory interest within 21 days.
NORTHERN ONTARIO REAL ESTATE TOOL
Ontario Land Transfer Tax (LTT) Calculator
Calculate exact provincial Land Transfer Tax, apply the First-Time Homebuyer Rebate, and estimate mandatory closing disbursements for residential & commercial purchases in Northern Ontario.
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Quick Price Presets
First-Time Homebuyer in Ontario
Eligible for up to $4,000.00 provincial rebate under the Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act.
Property Classification
2.5% marginal rate above $2M
Marginal Tax Bracket Breakdown
Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act| Tax Tier Bracket | Marginal Rate | Tax on Tier |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $55,000 | 0.5% | $275 |
| $55,001 – $250,000 | 1.0% | $1,950 |
| $250,001 – $400,000 | 1.5% | $2,250 |
| $400,001 – $2,000,000 | 2.0% | $1,900 |
| > $2,000,000 | 2.5% | $0 |
Northern Ontario Advantage: $0 Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT)
Unlike the City of Toronto which levies an additional 0.5%–2.5% municipal tax, purchases in North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, and all Nipissing District municipalities are subject only to provincial LTT.
Estimated savings vs. City of Toronto purchase: ~$6,375
CLOSING STATEMENT ESTIMATE
Tax & Closing Summary
Gross Provincial Land Transfer Tax$6,375
Net Land Transfer Tax Payable at Closing
$6,375
Payable electronically via Teraview on closing day
Estimated Statutory Closing Disbursements
Teraview / Ontario Land Registry Registration (Deed + Charge)$165
Title Insurance Premium (Estimated based on value)$385
Sub-search, Execution Certificates & Tax Certificates$245
Solicitor Legal Fee Range (Standard residential closing)$1,250
Estimated Total Closing Costs (Excl. Down Payment)$8,420
Christian Tremblay, LL.B. · Lead Real Estate Solicitor
Calculation is an informational estimate based on the Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act (R.S.O. 1990). Actual disbursements and title insurance vary by property specifics. Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST 25%) applies to foreign entities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Essential Legal Inquiries
Under the amended Ontario Construction Act, a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier has exactly 60 calendar days from the date of substantial performance, completion, or abandonment to preserve their lien by registering it against title. You then have an additional 90 days to perfect the lien by commencing a court action and registering a Certificate of Action. Missing these deadlines is fatal to your lien rights.
LEAD COUNSEL
Counsel Assigned to this Practice
Christian Tremblay
B.A. (Hons), LL.B.
Managing Partner & Founder
Christian Tremblay is the Managing Partner and founding principal of Tremblay Law Group Professional Corporation (formerly Wallace & Klein Partners in Law). Born and raised in Northern Ontario, Christian has practiced law across North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, and the greater Nipissing district for over 25 years. He serves as a designated prosecutor for provincial offenses for the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, while directing the firm's corporate/commercial, real estate, construction, litigation, and estate practices.
Lucie Laperrière
B.A., LL.B., Cert. Estate Planning
Senior Counsel · Real Estate & Estate Administration
Born and raised in the North Bay area, Lucie Laperrière Rochefort attended Laurentian University and completed her legal studies at the University of Ottawa in 1990. She articled for one of Ottawa’s most prominent law firms and was then called to the bar in 1993. Having previously held positions at the Supreme Court of Canada and the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Lucie opened her practice in North Bay and became one of the city’s first bilingual female sole practitioners. Through hard work, dedication, and a particular client-oriented style of business, she established herself as one of the area’s leading real estate lawyers. This dedication to her clients continues to define her today as she remains very much an approachable and attentive lawyer. Committed to providing excellence in legal services to her clients, Lucie also obtained a Certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School Continuing Education in the area of intensive estate planning and administration.
Joel Senecal
B.A., J.D.
Associate Lawyer · Litigation, Real Estate & Criminal Defense
Joel Senecal articled with Tremblay Law Group and was called to the Ontario Bar in the summer of 2020. Joel has built a dynamic practice encompassing civil litigation, residential and commercial real estate transactions, criminal defense, and family law. Known for thorough preparation and courtroom presence, Joel represents clients before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice.
Taylor Trottier
B.A. (Hons), J.D.
Associate Lawyer · Corporate Commercial, Estates & Litigation
Taylor Trottier joined Tremblay Law Group in the summer of 2019. He maintains a comprehensive practice serving corporate and individual clients across Corporate/Commercial transactions, Estate Planning and Estate Litigation, Civil Litigation, Real Estate conveyancing, and Family Law. Taylor provides Northern Ontario business owners and families with structured, forward-thinking legal counsel.
Jeff Jordan
B.A. (Hons), J.D.
Associate Lawyer · Litigation, Corporate & Real Estate
Jeff Jordan joined Tremblay Law Group in the spring of 2021 as a student-at-law and was called to the Ontario Bar in October 2024. Jeff focuses on civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, real estate transactions, wills and estates, and family law. Bringing energetic rigor and in-depth research to the team, Jeff assists clients with precision throughout negotiations and court proceedings.
Fee Structure Standard
Transparent Fixed-Fee for Conveyancing / Hourly for Construction Litigation
Residential purchases, sales, and refinances are offered at predictable fixed rates plus disbursements. Construction liens, municipal hearings, and complex commercial files are billed based on structured retainer milestones.
SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGED INTAKE
Initiate Inquiry: Real Estate & Construction Law
Your matter details will be screened by our intake desk for conflicts of interest within 1 business day.
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