Ontario Real Estate Lawyers You Can Trust

Why us

At Camporese Law, we take a proactive and practical approach to real estate law, prioritizing communication, efficiency, and attention to detail. We strive to identify issues before they arise and protect your interests at every stage throughout the transaction.

• Trial Ready Lawyers

  Over 35 years of experience before judges and juries

• Proven Results

  Millions recovered for Ontario accident victims

• No Fees Unless We Recover for You

  Contingency fee arrangements available

• Client-Focused Advocacy

  A boutique firm providing personalized representation

Frequently Asked Questions

• I just put in an offer on a house. When should I contact a real estate lawyer?

  Ideally, you should involve a lawyer before signing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Early involvement allows us to review terms, identify risks, and ensure your interests are protected from the outset. In practice, however, a lot of our clients approach us after an Agreement of Purchase and Sale has been executed and a closing date set. The earlier we’re notified, the better!

• What are my closing costs?

  Closing costs typically include land transfer tax (which will depend on the value of the property), legal fees, title insurance, title searches, and adjustments for items such as property taxes or utilities. Contact the team at Camporese Law for more information!

• What are my closing costs on a brand-new home purchased from a builder?

  Typically, builders will list the closing costs in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, which typically includes Tarion warranty fees, utility meter charges, development charges, etc. As these costs can be extensive in nature, it is recommended that you have the agreement reviewed by a lawyer prior to the expiry of the conditional period. We are here to help, whether your purchase is in Hamilton or elsewhere in Ontario.

• What is title insurance and do I need it?

  Title insurance protects against certain risks affecting your ownership, including title defects, fraud, or encroachments. As a homeowner, title insurance is strongly recommended and is required by all financial institutions. Contact the team at Camporese Law today for more information.

• I’m an estate trustee and the deceased owned real property. What do I do?

  Unless otherwise specified in the deceased’s Will and absent other special circumstances, an estate trustee is tasked with liquidating the deceased’s assets, including real property. In most scenarios, a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee must be obtained in order to transfer the property to a buyer. At Camporese Law, our property lawyers have extensive experience in guiding our clients through their role as an estate trustee, including all real estate-related responsibilities.

• What is the difference between a “joint tenancy” and a “tenancy in common”?

  In a joint tenancy, two or more individuals own equal interests in a property. Joint tenancy is commonly used by spouses for their matrimonial home. The defining feature is the right of survivorship, meaning that upon the death of one joint tenant, the property vests in the surviving joint tenant. In a tenancy in common, two or more owners each own a percentage of the property. Upon the death of one owner, under a tenancy in common, the deceased’s share in the property becomes an asset of their estate.