Garrison Law Professional Corporation

Frequently asked questions

Will Garrison Law review the status certificate for a condo I'm buying at no charge?

Garrison Law doesn't charge a fee to review the status certificate on a condo you're purchasing, though that's separate from whatever it costs to obtain the certificate itself. One of the firm's real estate lawyers does the review.

Do I have to hire Garrison Law for my condo closing to get the status certificate review?

Garrison Law doesn't tie its status certificate review to handling your closing, and it offers the review to condo buyers anywhere in Ontario. Once the package has been read, the firm emails you a plain-language summary of the findings that bear on your purchase.

Can I sign my closing documents remotely instead of at Garrison Law's Thornhill office?

Garrison Law's standard is to sign in person at its Thornhill office, but clients who'd rather not come in can verify their identity and sign documents remotely, including clients elsewhere in Ontario or temporarily away. Either way, a lawyer still leads the legal work on the closing.

How fast does Garrison Law turn around a closing estimate, and how are its fees paid?

Garrison Law's real estate team follows up with a closing estimate by the next business day, and the request takes about two minutes with no obligation. In most cases there's no separate bill: on a purchase, its fees are rolled into the one closing figure you confirm together before the deal closes, and on a sale, they're paid from the proceeds.

Does Garrison Law's land transfer tax calculator account for Toronto's extra tax and first-time buyer rebates?

Garrison Law's calculator estimates the land transfer tax on an Ontario home purchase, shows how Toronto's additional tax applies, and checks whether first-time buyer rebates could bring the amount down. The firm can also confirm a buyer's eligibility and the rebate available on a particular purchase.

Will Garrison Law check my pre-construction agreement for Tarion and HST rebate issues?

Builder agreements are drafted for the builder, and Garrison Law reads them as early as it can, inside the statutory rescission window where that right applies. The review covers interim occupancy and final closing costs, delayed closing and Tarion protections, assignment and amendment terms, and HST rebate eligibility.