Toronto-based Ownright, Ontario’s trusted law service for real estate transactions, has launched a fully digital Status Certificate Review, marking a first-of-its-kind innovation in the Canadian condo market.
In major urban centres like Toronto and Vancouver, where more than half of occupied homes are condominiums, status certificate reviews are a legal requirement—but until now, the process has remained outdated and opaque.
“Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions people make, and status certificates can feel like a black box,” said Robert Saunders, CEO of Ownright. “Too often, buyers are simply told, ‘you’re good to go’ without knowing why. We’ve opened that box and built something digital, readable, and designed for real people.”
The new digital experience replaces traditional legalese with a clear, structured summary that breaks down the status certificate into six core areas: property and building information, building rules and bylaws, common expenses, financial health, insurance coverage, and legal status. Each section is written in plain language and delivered through Ownright’s secure client portal.
Ownright’s latest release supports not just homebuyers, but also real estate professionals, mortgage advisors, and legal teams by “streamlining communication and reducing confusion.” With this addition, the company now offers a fully digital end-to-end platform—from legal quotes and intake to document signing and status review—all with expert legal support.
This move reflects Ownright’s broader mission to “digitize every step of the real estate legal process” and ensure that transparency and accessibility become standard in property transactions.
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