Victoria Ave North | 03 Unit Conversion

Hamilton

Property Type: Residential Investment Property

Project Overview:
Our client came to us in a high-stress situation: the City had issued an Order to Comply due to unauthorized or non-compliant construction work. With timelines tightening and enforcement looming, our team stepped in to bridge the gap between the site conditions and municipal expectations—without triggering a full redesign or major construction tear-outs.

Scope & Strategy:

• Conducted a site review to assess all flagged deficiencies in the Order.

• Coordinated directly with the City’s Building Inspector and Enforcement Officer to clarify code expectations and inspection concerns.

• Developed targeted drawing updates and engineering support to resolve the deficiencies in a way that maintained the investor’s budget and timeline.

Instead of pushing for unnecessary upgrades or blanket changes, our team focused on smart, surgical solutions that satisfied the City while preserving the integrity of the work already done.

Challenges Solved:

• Avoided costly demolition or full permit rejection by working with the inspector, not against them.

• Balanced legal code requirements with REI construction budgets.

• Fast-tracked documentation and inspection coordination to close the file quickly.

Investor Benefits:

• Resolved City enforcement issue without halting the project or triggering rework.

• Minimized delays and additional costs through strategic code interpretation.

• Preserved contractor relationships and investor confidence during a high-pressure situation.

Current Status:
Order to Comply fully resolved. Permit finalized. Project back on track.