Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Aurora: Purchases, Sales and Leases
Barbarian Law® acts for buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and borrowers on commercial real estate across the Greater Toronto Area. Commercial real estate work is billed at $450 an hour + HST, for the time actually spent on your file, against a written estimate you approve first. A tenant’s lease review is $900 + HST (two hours at $450).
One lawyer on the file from the first call to closing, with a written fee estimate before any work starts. No retainer. No deposit. Invoiced after the work is delivered.
What the Commercial Real Estate Practice Covers
From single-unit retail to multi-property acquisitions: the purchase, the lease and the financing, handled by the same lawyer.
Commercial Purchase or Sale
Title search and requisitions, zoning and official plan compliance, PPSA and corporate searches against the vendor, and title insurance. We draft or review the closing documents, coordinate with lenders and close: office, retail, industrial, mixed-use and income-producing properties across the GTA.
Transfer to a Corporation
Moving personally held commercial property into a corporation. We handle the conveyancing and coordinate with your accountant and our own corporate practice so the legal and financial pieces align.
Lease Drafting
Custom leases drafted from scratch, covering rent structure, permitted use, exclusivity, renewal options, tenant improvement obligations and termination rights. Subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements where required.
Lease Review
We review landlord-form leases, identify one-sided clauses and advise on negotiating positions before you sign. Restaurant or venue lease? See hospitality leases on the commercial contracts page.
Commercial Debt Financing
We review lender loan agreements, advise on security documents and make sure the financing terms are understood before funds advance: conventional commercial mortgages, term loans and construction financing, coordinating with your lender’s counsel.
Buying the Business Too?
When the business is changing hands along with the property, the share or asset purchase is handled on the same file. See buying or selling a business.
Commercial Real Estate Fees
Billed for the time actually spent on your file, with a written estimate before any work starts.
| Service | Fee (+ HST) |
|---|---|
| Commercial real estate purchase, sale, transfer or financing | $450 an hour, for time actually spent |
| Commercial lease review, acting for the tenant | $900 (two hours) |
| Commercial lease drafting, acting for the landlord | From $1,500 |
Disbursements are passed through at cost, never marked up: title and execution searches, government registration ($86.42 per document), land transfer tax and title insurance. The full schedule is on the fees page.
How a Commercial File Runs
Consultation
We review the agreement or the lease with you. By the end of the call you know the scope.
Written Fee Estimate
A written scope and fee before any work starts. Nothing paid up front.
Due Diligence and Closing
Searches, requisitions, lender coordination and closing documents, handled by the lawyer you met on the call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a commercial real estate lawyer cost in Ontario?
At Barbarian Law®, commercial real estate work is billed at $450 an hour + HST for the time actually spent on your file, against a written estimate you approve before work starts. A tenant’s lease review is $900 + HST (two hours at $450) and landlord lease drafting starts at $1,500 + HST. Disbursements such as searches, registration and title insurance are passed through at cost.
What due diligence does a lawyer do on a commercial property purchase?
On a commercial purchase we search title and send requisitions, check zoning and official plan compliance, run PPSA and corporate searches against the vendor, and arrange title insurance. We then draft or review the closing documents and coordinate with your lender.
Can you move a property I own personally into my corporation?
Yes. We handle the conveyancing and coordinate with your accountant and our corporate practice so the legal and financial pieces line up. This page is general information, not tax advice; confirm the tax treatment with your accountant before the transfer.
Should a lawyer review a commercial lease before I sign it?
Yes. Most commercial leases are written on the landlord’s form. We review the lease, identify one-sided clauses and advise on negotiating positions before you sign. A tenant’s review is $900 + HST (two hours at $450).
Do I have to pay anything up front?
No retainer. No deposit. Invoiced after the work is delivered. On a closing, the legal fee is paid on closing.
Do you handle commercial real estate disputes?
Barbarian Law® is a transactional firm. Karim can assess an early dispute and negotiate before anything is filed. If it goes to court, we refer you to litigation counsel and can continue as your transactional counsel alongside them.
Buying, Selling or Leasing Commercial Property?
Send the agreement or the lease and your deadline. You get a written scope and fee before any work starts.
This page is general information about Ontario law, not legal or tax advice. Every transaction is different; for advice on yours, book a call.