Ownright Introduces Canada’s First Digital Status Certificate Review

July 22, 2025 at 08:00 AM EDT

Want to know if your future condo is facing a lawsuit or fee hike? Now you can, digitally and in plain language, right in Ownright’s client portal.

Ownright, Ontario’s trusted law service for real estate transactions, today announced the launch of its fully digital Status Certificate Review, a first-of-its-kind solution designed to bring transparency, simplicity, and accessibility to one of the most complex and overlooked parts of the condo buying process.

In urban markets like Toronto and Vancouver, over 50% of occupied dwellings are condominiums. Despite this, status certificate reviews—a legal requirement in all Ontario condo transactions—have remained stuck in the past. Buyers often receive dense documents or verbal summaries that fail to provide clarity. Ownright’s new digital review replaces this outdated process with a clear, modern experience that empowers buyers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.

“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 digital review breaks down the status certificate into six core areas:

General property and building information
Building rules, restrictions, and bylaws
Common expenses like monthly condo fees and potential special assessments
Financial health of the condo corporation
Insurance coverage
Legal status of the corporation, such as lawsuits or compliance problems

Each section is written in plain language and includes helpful context and tips, and is all delivered through Ownright’s secure client portal. Buyers no longer have to rely on vague summaries or decipher dense legal documents. They can now log in, review the facts, and understand exactly what they’re signing up for.

This new feature doesn’t just benefit buyers—it supports real estate professionals, mortgage advisors and legal teams by streamlining communication and reducing confusion. When buyers better understand the risks and obligations, they’re more confident, more efficient, and more prepared to close. Most importantly, it gives buyers agency in a process that has traditionally left them in the dark.

The introduction of the Status Certificate Review completes Ownright’s end-to-end digital platform: from legal quotes and intake to document signing and now, status review, every step can be completed online with expert legal support. This is part of Ownright’s larger mission to digitize every step of the real estate legal process.

For more information about Ownright, please visit www.ownright.com.

About Ownright

Ownright is Ontario’s trusted law service for real estate transactions, designed to simplify home transactions through seamless automation, expert legal guidance, and a client-first approach. With thousands of transactions completed and over $1 billion in total transaction value, Ownright is the trusted legal partner for homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals across Ontario. Previously Doormat, the company rebranded to Ownright in 2025.