Berjak Law provides expert commercial real estate legal services for Edmonton businesses, investors, and property developers. Our experienced lawyers handle property acquisitions, lease negotiations, zoning compliance, and complex commercial transactions across Alberta. From initial due diligence through Land Titles registration, we protect your business interests and facilitate successful deals.
Our Edmonton commercial real estate lawyers serve landlords, tenants, investors, and business owners across Alberta. We handle office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, and multi-unit developments with expertise in acquisitions, leasing, zoning, and land development law.
Berjak Law guides Edmonton businesses through office building, retail center, and industrial property acquisitions across Alberta. Our services include purchase agreements, due diligence, lender coordination, and Alberta Land Titles registration.
Our lawyers manage commercial acquisition due diligence including tenant lease reviews, environmental assessments, and zoning compliance. We coordinate with your financial advisors to structure transactions that minimize risk and protect your Edmonton business investment.
We draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases for Edmonton landlords and tenants. Our lawyers handle rent structures, operating costs, tenant improvements, renewal options, and assignment rights while ensuring compliance with Alberta commercial tenancy law.
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Mortgage Broker
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Mortgage Broker
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Berjak Law’s commercial real estate lawyers bring extensive experience to complex business property transactions. We’ve successfully handled office building acquisitions, retail center leases, industrial property purchases, and multi-unit developments across Alberta. Our team understands commercial financing structures, zoning regulations, tenant lease obligations, and investment property due diligence. Whether you’re acquiring your first commercial property or expanding a large portfolio, we provide strategic legal guidance tailored to your business objectives
Successful commercial property acquisitions in Edmonton require comprehensive due diligence to identify risks and opportunities before closing. Berjak Law conducts thorough legal investigations across all critical areas to protect your business investment and ensure informed decision-making.
| Due Diligence Area | What Berjak Law Investigates | Common Issues in Edmonton | Why This Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title and Ownership | Registered ownership verification, title search for liens and encumbrances, mortgage registrations, judgment searches, caveat review, easement analysis | Unpaid contractor liens, outstanding property taxes, utility arrears, unreleased mortgages, undisclosed easements affecting property use | Ensures you receive clear title without hidden debts or claims that could jeopardize your ownership or require unexpected payments after purchase |
| Zoning and Land Use | Current zoning designation verification, permitted uses under City of Edmonton bylaws, development restrictions, height and density limitations, parking requirements | Properties zoned incorrectly for intended business use, non-conforming use violations, insufficient parking for commercial operations, restrictions on signage or outdoor storage | Confirms property legally supports your intended business operations and prevents costly rezoning applications or discovering use restrictions after closing |
| Environmental Assessments | Phase I Environmental Site Assessment review, historical land use analysis, contamination records search, underground storage tank identification, coordination with environmental consultants | Soil contamination from previous industrial use, underground fuel tanks requiring removal, asbestos in older buildings, environmental liability from prior owners | Protects you from inheriting expensive environmental cleanup obligations and ensures compliance with Alberta environmental regulations |
| Existing Tenant Leases | Review all tenant lease agreements, rent roll analysis, lease expiry dates, renewal options, tenant improvement allowances, assignment and sublease rights, rent arrears | Below-market rents reducing property value, tenant lease terms expiring soon, unpaid rent or operating cost arrears, poorly drafted leases creating landlord obligations | Reveals actual income potential, identifies problematic tenant relationships, and uncovers lease terms that affect property value and cash flow projections |
| Building Condition and Code Compliance | Building inspection coordination, fire safety compliance verification, mechanical systems review, accessibility requirements under Alberta Building Code, outstanding work orders from City | Deferred maintenance requiring immediate investment, building code violations needing correction, fire safety deficiencies, accessibility upgrades needed for older buildings | Identifies capital expenditures required after purchase and ensures building meets all regulatory requirements for your intended commercial operations |
| Property Taxes and Assessments | Current property tax status verification, outstanding balance confirmation, assessment history review, pending reassessment identification, special levy searches | Property tax arrears from previous owner, pending City of Edmonton assessments increasing taxes, local improvement charges for infrastructure, business tax obligations | Reveals true annual operating costs, prevents inheriting seller's tax debts, and allows accurate budgeting for property taxes and municipal charges |
| Survey and Boundaries | Real Property Report review, boundary verification, encroachment identification, easement location confirmation, setback compliance with municipal requirements | Building encroachments onto neighboring properties, shared access disputes, utility easements restricting development, fences or structures violating setback requirements | Confirms property boundaries are accurate, identifies physical encroachments that could lead to disputes, and verifies compliance with municipal setback regulations |
| Development Permits and Approvals | Existing development permit verification, business license review, occupancy permit confirmation, outstanding permit applications, compliance with approved plans | Unpermitted renovations or additions, expired development permits, non-compliance with approved site plans, missing occupancy permits for tenant spaces | Ensures all improvements are legally permitted and prevents municipal enforcement actions or requirements to remove unpermitted structures after purchase |
Common questions about commercial real estate legal services for Edmonton businesses, investors, and property owners.
Commercial real estate lawyers in Edmonton handle all legal aspects of business property transactions. Berjak Law provides comprehensive services including purchase agreement drafting, lease negotiations for landlords and tenants, due diligence investigations, title searches, zoning compliance verification, and closing coordination. We manage office building acquisitions, retail center leases, industrial property purchases, and multi-unit developments across Alberta. Our lawyers work with lenders and municipalities, ensure proper Alberta Land Titles registration, and protect your business investment by identifying issues early and structuring transactions aligned with your commercial objectives
Commercial real estate transactions in Edmonton typically take 60-120 days from offer to closing, depending on complexity. Simple property purchases may close in 45-60 days, while complex acquisitions involving tenant lease reviews, environmental assessments, or zoning applications can extend to 90-180 days. Berjak Law’s due diligence process includes thorough investigation of existing leases, building conditions, environmental compliance, and municipal requirements. We work efficiently to meet your closing deadline while ensuring comprehensive legal review and proper Alberta Land Titles registration for your commercial investment.
Commercial real estate due diligence is a comprehensive investigation conducted before purchasing business property to identify risks and verify condition. Berjak Law’s Edmonton team conducts title searches, reviews tenant leases and rent rolls, coordinates environmental assessments, verifies zoning compliance with City of Edmonton, analyzes building conditions, and investigates property tax status and boundary surveys. This process protects buyers from inheriting liens, tenant disputes, environmental liabilities, or zoning violations, and allows informed negotiation on price and terms for your Alberta commercial property investment.
Key commercial lease elements include rent and escalation clauses, lease term and renewals, maintenance responsibilities, permitted use restrictions, tenant improvement allowances, and assignment rights. Berjak Law’s Edmonton commercial leasing lawyers review lease agreements for both landlords and tenants, identifying unfavorable terms, negotiating protective modifications, and clarifying ambiguous language. We ensure your lease covers operating costs, property taxes, insurance requirements, default conditions, and termination provisions while complying with Alberta commercial tenancy law and supporting your business objectives.
Serving Edmonton and Surrounding Communities
Berjak Law proudly provides real estate legal services to clients throughout Edmonton and the greater metro area. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing property in any of these neighborhoods, our team is ready to assist you with expert legal guidance.
