Litigation & Dispute Resolution
LDDC is a litigation-focused firm with significant experience in civil, commercial, and insurance disputes. Litigation and dispute resolution are core services that complement and support our housing law practice. We act for condominium corporations, residential and non-profit housing providers, housing co-operatives, multi-family developers, property managers, and other sector participants across the full spectrum of disputes arising within the housing industry.
Our lawyers are experienced trial and appellate counsel. We regularly appear before administrative tribunals, including the Condominium Authority Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and the Landlord and Tenant Board, as well as all levels of Ontario’s courts. Whether your matter involves a complex contract, construction, or insurance-coverage dispute, a governance or oppression claim, a compliance application, or an appeal or judicial review, we provide strategic and efficient representation.
While our core practice is housing-sector litigation, our capabilities extend well beyond this area. We selectively take on civil, commercial, and appellate litigation matters outside the housing sector where the case, client, or cause aligns with our interests.
Why Clients Choose LDDC for Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Litigation experience
Our lawyers have extensive civil, commercial, and insurance defence litigation backgrounds, with a proven track record in complex and routine disputes.
Housing-sector focus
We understand the legal, operational, and political realities of Ontario’s housing industry and tailor our litigation strategies accordingly.
Full-spectrum representation
We handle disputes of all sizes, from focused applications and tribunal matters to complex construction, insurance, governance, commercial and other civil disputes.
Strategic, practical approach
We combine strong advocacy with clear, business-minded advice on risk, cost, and outcomes.
Efficient, team-based model
Lawyers work closely with skilled paralegals and law clerks to deliver cost-effective service at every stage of a dispute.
Tribunals, courts, and alternative dispute resolution
We represent clients before tribunals, in the courts, and at mediations and arbitrations, providing continuity of strategy and advocacy across all forums.
Housing-Sector Litigation and Administrative Proceedings
- Landlord and Tenant Board applications, reviews, and related motions
- Condominium Authority Tribunal proceedings
- Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario proceedings
- Regulatory and administrative proceedings involving municipalities, service managers, and provincial bodies
- Superior Court of Justice proceedings
- Appeals and judicial reviews of tribunal and administrative decisions affecting housing providers
- Provincial Offences (property standards, fire code, building code, and related enforcement)
Civil, Commercial, and Governance Disputes
- Contract disputes involving management agreements, construction contracts, service and supply agreements, and other commercial agreements
- Joint venture, partnership, and shareholder disputes involving housing and development entities
- Governance disputes, including oppression claims, director and officer liability, and meeting/election challenges
- Fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Real property disputes, including easements, access rights, shared facilities, title issues, and boundary issues
Construction, Deficiency, and Warranty Litigation
- Construction lien actions and related priority disputes
- Claims arising from building envelope, window, mechanical, and structural deficiencies
- Tarion, warranty, and performance audit disputes
- Delay, extras, and change order claims
- Professional negligence claims involving engineers, architects, and other consultants
Insurance Defence and Coverage
- Defence of property damage, personal injury, and occupiers’ liability claims
- Coverage opinions and priority disputes for housing providers, boards, and insurers
- Subrogated claims arising from building failures, water losses, fires, and other casualty events
- Director and officer liability and errors and omissions claims
- Co-ordination of multi-party defence and contribution/indemnity claims
Mediation, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Mandatory mediation and arbitration pursuant to the Condominium Act, 1998
- Private arbitrations arising from commercial agreements, construction contracts, and governance documents
- Multi-party mediations involving housing providers, municipalities, insurers, and contractors
- Negotiated resolutions designed to manage risk, protect relationships, and control costs
Appeals and Judicial Reviews
- Appeals from tribunal and court decisions, including to the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal
- Judicial review applications arising from decisions of service managers, the Landlord and Tenant Board, the Condominium Authority Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and other administrative bodies
- Stays and other interim relief pending appeal or review
Urgent Matters and Crisis Response
- Injunctions and emergency relief (access for remediation, cease and desist orders, safety-related measures, etc.)
- Preservation orders and other interlocutory remedies to protect evidence and assets
- Strategic advice and rapid response in crisis situations affecting buildings, residents, or boards
