SELF LEARNING GUIDELINES

There are numerous legal acts that a developer needs to be aware of, including but not limited to the Landlord-Tenant Act, the Condominium Act etc. As you engage with various phases of the development process you will find legal plays a role. Be sure to explore different contracts needed for a development project, including financing contracts, architects' contract, construction contracts, tenant contracts etc. There are also different types of construction contracts - how are they suited to different project types (lump sum, GMP, cost plus etc.). Here are areas you will want to explore:

1. Condominium Act and application with small developments
   • https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/98c19
2. Alternative ownership models (co-ownership, co-op, etc)
3. Legal components of development financing & structures
4. Design & construction contracts (a brief overview of OAA & CCDC)
   • https://oaa.on.ca/
   • https://www.ccdc.org/
5. Ontario Land Tribunal
   • https://olt.gov.on.ca/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

To continue your learning, please refer to the resources attached below:

• REAL ESTATE LAW By AOLCC: https://www.academyoflearning.com/courses/real-estate-law/
• Development Agreement by Consult Counsel: https://www.contractscounsel.com/t/us/development-agreement
• Planning and Development by Wood Bull LLP: https://www.woodbull.ca/practice-areas/details/planning-and-development

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