Have You Received a Notice for Expropriation?
As a landowner in Ontario, having your property expropriated can be stressful and complicated. Our firm is ready to assist from the moment you find out that your property might be expropriated, and provide our clients with the strategic guidance they need to navigate the expropriation process.
We provide completely free consultation to prospective clients. In most expropriation cases, fees are paid by the expropriating authority.
Book your freel consultation with us today.
Is your property subject to an Expropriation?
Expropriation describes the process where a landowner is forced to lose ownership of their property to an “expropriating authority,” for government use or where the government authorizes it. An expropriation may take all of a property, part of a property, or it may take only a partial interest in a property, for example, an easement or subterranean rights.
A landowner must be compensated for any property that is taken, but disputes can arise about the value of that property and the amount of compensation that the owner is entitled to. The term landowner, or “owner,” includes registered property owners, tenants, mortgagees, or any person otherwise entitled to an interest in the property.
The Expropriations Act
The principal behind the Expropriations Act is that a landowner should be made “whole”. Therefore, in addition to compensation for the market value of the lands, interest, and provable business and disturbance damages resulting from the expropriation, the Act provides that the expropriating authority must reimburse an owner for reasonable legal, appraisal and other costs.
Evaluation
Working with a team of land appraisers, business valuators, and planners, we will evaluate the value of your property to get you the compensation you deserve.
Strategy
Our lawyers provide strategic advice that is specifically fashioned with our clients’ priorities in mind. The process of determining what amount of compensation is appropriate in a given situation is highly technical and complex and requires guidance from experienced expropriation lawyers.
Negotiation & Arbitration
We will negotiate vigorously with the expropriating authority on your behalf. However, if a resolution before litigation is not possible, our team will steer a case through the arbitration process before the Ontario Land Tribunal. We will advocate forcefully on your behalf to obtain the best result for you.
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