Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Housing Lawyers in Vancouver, BC
Established in 2001, Haddock & Company & Company has built a reputation as British Columbia's leading housing law firm. Our team brings over 50 years of combined legal experience focused on strata property law, cooperative housing law, landlord and tenant law, and construction law. We serve 500+ multi-unit housing clients across the province, leveraging our deep understanding of the unique legal challenges facing housing providers and contractors. Our lawyers regularly appear before BC's Provincial, Supreme, and Appeal Courts, as well as specialized tribunals like the Civil Resolution Tribunal and Residential Tenancy Branch. We maintain strong relationships with key industry organizations including the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC and the Condominium Homeowners Association.As recognized industry educators, our team frequently speaks at conferences and provides training to housing professionals. Our multilingual team (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bosnian/Serbian, French, Arabic) ensures accessible legal support for diverse clients. We combine practical experience with innovative approaches to deliver tailored solutions that protect our clients' interests while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
Services
Strata Property Law
Cooperative Housing Law
Landlord & Tenant Law
Construction Law
Civil Resolution Tribunal
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of combined legal experience focused on BC housing law
- Our team serves 500+ multi-unit housing clients across British Columbia
- Recognized industry educators speaking at major housing conferences
- Multilingual legal support in 6 languages including Spanish and Mandarin
- Proven track record in BC Provincial, Supreme, and Appeal Courts
Services
Strata Property Law
We provide comprehensive legal solutions for strata corporations, property managers, and owners. Our expertise covers governance, dispute resolution, bylaw enforcement, insurance issues, and winding-up procedures. We offer fixed-fee services for bylaw drafting and fee collections while representing clients in complex matters involving privacy, human rights, and construction defects.
Cooperative Housing Law
Specialized legal support for equity and subsidized housing cooperatives. We handle governance documents, dispute resolution, lease enforcement, and financing arrangements. Our team advises on corporate documents, occupancy agreements, and policy implementation while representing clients in termination proceedings and regulatory compliance matters.
Landlord & Tenant Law
Full-service legal representation for residential and commercial landlords, including non-profit housing providers. We handle tenancy disputes, lease drafting, eviction proceedings, and regulatory compliance. Our practice covers manufactured home parks, high-rise complexes, and commercial properties with expertise in BC's Residential Tenancy Act and related legislation.
Construction Law
Comprehensive legal services for construction industry participants. We assist with contract preparation, dispute resolution, builders lien claims, and warranty issues. Our clients include developers, contractors, and homeowners dealing with construction defects, environmental concerns, and project financing arrangements across residential and commercial projects.
Civil Resolution Tribunal
Specialized support for online dispute resolution through BC's Civil Resolution Tribunal. We guide clients through the four-step adjudication process, prepare legal submissions, and handle judicial reviews. Our fixed-fee CRT services help strata corporations and property owners efficiently resolve disputes while maintaining compliance with evolving legal standards.
People
Grant Haddock
Founder, Lawyer
Established Haddock & Company & Company in 2001 after 9 years at a Vancouver construction law firm. Specializes in corporate housing law, strata property law, and construction law with over 30 years' experience in BC's housing industry.
Vedran Rasidagic
Lawyer
Joined the firm in 2020 with expertise in strata property law, cooperative housing law, and construction law. Former insurance defense lawyer bringing diverse legal experience to client representation.
Samantha Douglas
Lawyer
Practices across strata property, landlord and tenant, cooperative housing, and construction law. Transitioned from corporate/commercial law practice to focus on housing-related legal matters.
Pearl Onyema
Lawyer
Dual-qualified lawyer with international experience in corporate/commercial law and litigation. Holds law degrees from Birmingham City University and a Masters in International Business Law.
Valentina Hernandez Paternina
Lawyer
Joined in 2024 with focus on strata property law and construction law. Earned law degree from Universidad de Medelln in Colombia and brings international perspective to housing law practice.
Questions
What areas of law does Haddock & Company & Company & Company specialize in?
We specialize in strata property law, cooperative housing law, landlord and tenant law, and construction law, serving housing providers and construction industry participants across British Columbia.
Do you handle legal matters outside Vancouver?
Yes, while based in Vancouver, we serve clients throughout British Columbia with virtual consultations and court representation available province-wide.
What experience does your team have with housing cooperatives?
Our lawyers have decades of combined experience working with equity and subsidized housing cooperatives, including governance, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance matters.
Can you assist with Civil Resolution Tribunal cases?
Yes, we offer specialized CRT services including case review, submission drafting, and process guidance with fixed-fee options available for many tribunal matters.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Yes, our team provides legal support in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bosnian/Serbian, French, and Arabic to better serve BC's diverse housing industry.
What construction law services do you provide?
We handle construction contracts, builders lien claims, deficiency disputes, warranty issues, and environmental concerns for developers, contractors, and homeowners across BC.
