Retirement and Care Homes at Cohen Highley LLP
From Accessibity to Zoning
Our Lawyers and Licensed Paralegals provide legal services exclusively for Retirement and Care Homes Operators and Managers in matters of licensing, leasing, compliance proceedings, rights and remedies under the Retirement Homes Act, the Residential Tenancies Act, the Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We provide legal services for the purchase and sale of residential complexes, including all aspects of due diligence, financing, and long-term leasing. For developing retirement communities, we have expertise in obtaining zoning approval, lease development, and resolving issues involving Tarion registration.
We have a wealth of experience before regulatory tribunals, the Superior Court, and related appellate courts.
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