We’ve all seen the headlines: title fraud, undisclosed liens, and boundary disputes making life a nightmare for homeowners. In a city as dense as Toronto, what you don’t see on a property tour is often more important than the hardwood floors or the renovated kitchen.
When you hire Sarkaria Sethi LLP, our primary job is “Due Diligence.” But what does that actually look like in 2026?
- Title Searches: We look for “zombie mortgages” or old construction liens that the seller might have forgotten about. If these aren’t cleared before closing, they become your problem.
- Off-Title Searches: We check for open building permits. Did the previous owner finish that basement without a permit? If so, the City of Toronto could eventually force you to tear it out at your own expense.
- Title Insurance: We don’t just “order” insurance; we ensure your policy is robust enough to cover modern risks like sophisticated identity theft and forgery.
In a fast-moving market, corners get cut. Our job is to be the friction that keeps you safe. Before you sign that “no-conditions” offer, give our office a call. It’s a lot cheaper to review a contract than it is to litigate a mistake.
