Real Estate Law

Legal support for residential property transactions in Ontario. MBLAW assists with home purchases, sales, refinancing, title transfers, and related matters, helping clients understand the legal steps, documents, timelines, and obligations involved in their transaction.

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Real Estate Services

Residential Purchase

Legal support when buying a home, including agreement review, title search, mortgage coordination, closing documents, signing, and registration.

Residential Purchase Services

Residential Sale

Assistance with selling a property, preparing closing documents, responding to purchaser requests, discharging mortgages, and completing the legal transfer.

Residential Sale Services

Mortgage Refinance

Support for refinancing your home through a bank or institutional lender, including mortgage instructions, payout details, signing, and registration.

Mortgage Refinance Services

Private Mortgage Refinance

Assistance with private mortgage refinancing, including lender requirements, borrower obligations, mortgage documents, payout arrangements, and closing coordination.

Private Mortgage Services

Title Transfer

Legal assistance with transferring property ownership between spouses, family members, or other parties when legal documentation and registration are required.

Title Transfer Services

Title Search

Review of property title to identify ownership details, registered mortgages, liens, easements, restrictions, and other issues affecting the property.

Title Search Services

Agreement Review

Review of your Agreement of Purchase and Sale before signing, helping you understand key clauses, conditions, deposits, deadlines, and possible legal risks.

APS Review Services

Status Certificate Review

Review of condominium documents to help buyers understand fees, reserve funds, rules, insurance, bylaws, financial statements, legal matters, and potential concerns.

Status Certificate Review

Assignment of APS

Legal assistance with assigning an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, including document review, consent requirements, timelines, and closing coordination.

Assignment Services

Why Clients Choose MBLAW

Careful Legal Review

We review agreements, title records, mortgage instructions, and closing documents with attention to details that may affect the transaction.

Fixed Fee Structure

Many residential real estate services are offered on a fixed fee basis, giving clients clearer expectations before work begins.

Time-Sensitive Support

Real estate files often move quickly. Our team tracks key dates and responds to time-sensitive requirements during the transaction.

Remote Service Options

Depending on the matter, clients may exchange documents, verify identity, sign electronically, and make payments through online tools.

Language Support

Clients can communicate with MBLAW in English and Russian, with Ukrainian language support available for many real estate matters.

Non-Standard Transactions

MBLAW assists with files involving POAs, tight deadlines, family or immigration connections, private financing, and other transaction concerns.

Real Estate Law FAQ

You should contact a real estate lawyer as early as possible, especially before signing an agreement or shortly after your offer is accepted. In Ontario, a real estate transaction usually requires a lawyer because the process may involve title review, mortgage instructions, trust funds, closing documents, and registration of ownership or mortgage interests. Early legal review can help identify clauses, conditions, deadlines, and documents that may affect the transaction. If the agreement has already been signed, contact a lawyer promptly so the file can be opened and the required steps can begin.

Yes. MBLAW can review an Agreement of Purchase and Sale before signing and explain key clauses, conditions, deadlines, and possible legal concerns. This can be especially important if you are buying privately, purchasing a new build, considering an assignment, or facing terms you do not fully understand.

A real estate lawyer can help you understand the legal documents, title information, mortgage requirements, closing funds, signing process, and responsibilities connected to your transaction. The exact steps depend on the type of matter, but the goal is to help you know what must be completed before closing and what legal obligations you are taking on.

Helpful information may include the property address, signed agreement or draft agreement, closing date, mortgage or lender details, identification, contact information for your real estate agent, and any urgent deadlines. If you are not sure which documents are needed, MBLAW can review your situation and let you know what to provide.

Many real estate steps can be handled through online communication, document exchange, and remote coordination where appropriate. Some signing, identity verification, or lender requirements may depend on the transaction, lender instructions, and applicable rules. MBLAW will explain what can be completed remotely and what may require additional steps.

Yes. MBLAW assists with commercial real estate matters, including commercial property transactions and related business law issues. Because commercial matters often involve different legal and business considerations, they are handled through our Business Law services.

Real Estate Cost Estimate Tool

If you are planning a residential real estate transaction, you may want to understand the expected legal service cost before moving forward. Our estimate tool gives you a general idea of MBLAW’s fees for common residential matters, including purchases, sales, refinancing, and related services. Many of our residential real estate services are offered on a fixed fee basis, with pricing explained before work begins.

The calculator will be available in June 15, 2026

Real Estate Lawyer

Mariya Berenbaum

Mariya Berenbaum is the principal lawyer of MBLAW Professional Corporation and regularly assists with Ontario real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, refinancing, title transfers, and related matters. Her work focuses on careful document review, practical communication, and helping clients understand the legal steps before closing.

Meet Our Team

What Real Estate Clients Say

Sean D

I used MBLAW and I am very satisfied with their work. They are very reliable, diligent and very attentive. They make it very easy for their clients to deal with any documentation. A special shout out to Vlad. He is fantastic. He handles everything in a very professional manner and makes sure the client is top priority.

Sam Cui

I recently used MBLAW office to complete purchasing a property. Most importantly, they are very responsive in communications to address all my questions. The law clerk was very helpful too to handle the calls and documents. I highly recommend MBLAW to anyone looking for a lawyer for transaction.

Joann Fernandez

If you are looking for a lawyer for your mortgage, find or call MBLaw because it is proven and reliable. They have been our mortgage lawyer since 2019 and all I can say is they are the best. Shout out to Olivia who is very kind and helpful, the transaction was smooth. Thank you MBLAW, you are the best!

Online Real Estate Services

MBLAW offers selected online real estate services for specific legal tasks related to residential property matters. These services can be used on their own, or you may later discuss full representation if your matter requires broader support.

Real Estate Tools

Use practical tools to estimate costs, review general information, or prepare for a residential real estate transaction. These tools are self-guided and can help you understand possible next steps before contacting the office.

Land Transfer Tax Calculator

Ready to Start?

If you are ready to begin working with MBLAW on a residential real estate matter, you can continue to our real estate intake page. There, you will be able to provide transaction details, upload available documents, and help our team understand which service and next steps may apply.

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