Canada's Most Trusted
Condo Doc Review
Service
Before you close the deal, you need to know exactly what you're buying. We review every page of your condo documents so you can decide with full information.
Our Specialty
We Do One Thing and We Do It Exceptionally Well
Other firms offer document review on the side. Docwise was built around it. That singular focus on condo document review means deeper expertise, sharper findings, and a report that tells you exactly what your decision should be.
Reserve Fund & Financial Deep-Dive
We don't just check the balance - we verify whether replenishment rates, study quality, and board adherence may indicate an elevated risk of a future special assessment.
Province-Specific Bylaw & Legal Expertise
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia each run under a different Condo Act. We know what's legally enforceable in each province - and which bylaws look binding but aren't.
Cross-Disciplinary: Law, Finance & Engineering
Condo documents span three disciplines. Our reviewers have read hundreds of engineering reports and know the difference between acceptable deferred maintenance and a genuine financial red flag.
A Report Built for Your Decision
We don't just describe what we found - we tell you what it means. Every finding comes with context and a structured analysis, delivered in 1–5 business days.
Who We Are
About Docwise
Behind every Docwise review is a multidisciplinary team trained across real estate law, financial analysis, and building science. We don't assign your file to a generalist - every review is handled by specialists who read condo documents every day and know exactly what separates a healthy corporation from a liability.
One undiscovered special assessment can cost you more than 10 years of professional reviews combined.
One of the most informed decisions a buyer can make before closing.
Warning
The Cost of NOT Getting a Professional Review
A condo document review costs a fraction of what a single hidden problem can cost you after closing. Here is what buyers who skip the review have faced.
Surprise Special Assessment
A $35,000 special assessment for a failing parkade membrane, charged to the new owner 60 days after closing. The engineering report was in the documents. The buyer had no specialist in their corner to read it.
Underfunded Reserve
A reserve fund sitting at 8% of what was needed. Without an independent review, there was no way to see the shortfall coming. Two years later: a $28,000 levy for a roof replacement.
Airbnb Ban Buried in Bylaws
An investor purchased a downtown condo specifically for short-term rental. The bylaws prohibited it outright. The purchase closed. The rental income never did.
Inherited Litigation
An ongoing lawsuit against the general contractor was buried in the meeting minutes - with no specialist reviewing them, it only surfaced after closing. The new owner inherited frozen resale value and mounting legal fees.
The Review Pays for Itself
One identified special assessment, one flagged reserve fund shortfall, one discovered restriction, any of these alone covers the cost of your review many times over.
What We Review
We Look for the Problems Before They Find You
Our reviewers have analyzed every kind of condo document review scenario across Canada. We know exactly where to look and what each finding really means for your purchase.
Deep-Dive Financial Analysis
We review reserve fund adequacy ratios, flag coming capital expenditures, and identify any history of special assessments - past, pending, or probable.
Full Meeting Minutes Review
Up to three years of meeting minutes, read page by page. Disputes, deferred repairs, outstanding work orders - each one carefully documented in your report.
Delivered Before Your Conditions Expire
Rush delivery in as little as 1 business day. We work around your timeline so you never have to waive conditions without the full picture.
Actionable, Plain-Language Report
Not a highlighted dump of documents. A structured report that tells you what each finding means - delivered in plain English so you can act on it.
How It Works
Our Process
Create an account to start your review
Read your report and review the results.
Don't Close on Your Condo Purchase Without Knowing What You're Buying.
Our review gives you the clearest possible picture of what you're buying - before you sign.
Get Your Condo Review - From $249 CADWhy Docwise
The Docwise Difference
We're not a generic document review service - we're Canadian specialists in condo document review who work exclusively for you, the buyer.
One Client. One Obligation.
Every Docwise review is conducted with a single priority: the buyer's best interests. We have no stake in whether the deal closes or not - our job is to give you the clearest possible picture so you can decide.
Our Only Revenue Is Your Review Fee
We are not compensated by any third party connected to your transaction. No builder, no property manager, no brokerage. What you pay for the review is the only money that changes hands - which is exactly why you can trust what we write.
Trained Specifically for Condo Documents
Reading condo documents is a discipline of its own. Our reviewers don't do this between other files - they do it every day, across every document type, in every province we serve. That repetition builds the pattern recognition that catches what others miss.
Human Eyes on Every Page. No Exceptions.
Every status certificate, every reserve fund study, every set of meeting minutes is read by a trained specialist - not scanned by software, not summarized by an algorithm. A real person reads your file, cover to cover, every time.
Recommended by the Realtors Who Put Their Clients First
The real estate professionals who refer their clients to Docwise do it for one reason: they want informed buyers. A client who closes with confidence is a client who trusts their agent. That alignment is why the best realtors in Canada make us part of their process.
Your Documents Stay Private
The documents you share with us are handled with full confidentiality. They are never shared with third parties, never used to train models, and retained only for the period required by applicable law.
Our Plans
Plans That Fit Your Budget
Protect your investment. Get your documents reviewed by the experts. No hidden fees. No surprises. All processed through the Docwise service.
- ✓ Document Review in 5 Business Days *
- ✓ Support by e-mail
- ✓ Status Certificate Review
- ✓ Financial Statement Summary
- ✓ Reserve Fund Assessment
- ✓ Meeting Minutes Review
- ✓ Management Agreement Analysis
- ✓ Insurance Verification
- ✓ Litigation Check
- ✓ Detailed Bylaw Review
- ✓ Plain-Language Report
- ✓ Document Review in 3 Business Days *
- ✓ Support by e-mail
- ✓ Status Certificate Review
- ✓ Financial Statement Summary
- ✓ Reserve Fund Assessment
- ✓ Meeting Minutes Review
- ✓ Management Agreement Analysis
- ✓ Insurance Verification
- ✓ Litigation Check
- ✓ Detailed Bylaw Review
- ✓ Plain-Language Report
- ✓ Document Review in 1 Business Day *
- ✓ Support by e-mail
- ✓ Status Certificate Review
- ✓ Financial Statement Summary
- ✓ Reserve Fund Assessment
- ✓ Meeting Minutes Review
- ✓ Management Agreement Analysis
- ✓ Insurance Verification
- ✓ Litigation Check
- ✓ Detailed Bylaw Review
- ✓ Plain-Language Report
- ✓ Document Review in 1 Business Day *
- ✓ Video Call - Review Presentation
- ✓ Status Certificate Review
- ✓ Financial Statement Summary
- ✓ Reserve Fund Assessment
- ✓ Meeting Minutes Review
- ✓ Management Agreement Analysis
- ✓ Insurance Verification
- ✓ Litigation Check
- ✓ Detailed Bylaw Review
- ✓ Plain-Language Report
*After all required documents are sent
NOTE: We do not provide condominium document reviews for newly constructed buildings or commercial condominium corporations.
After You Order
What Happens Next
Simple from Start to Finish
Select your plan, create your account, complete payment, and upload your documents when you're ready. Once we receive your file, your review begins - no calls required, no back-and-forth.
Delivered Within Your Conditions Period
Your turnaround clock starts the moment your documents are received. Standard in 5 business days, Advanced in 3, Premium and Master in 1. Choose the timeline that fits your closing schedule.
A Plain-Language Report, Not a Document Dump
You receive a structured PDF report. Every finding is explained in plain English, with full context - so you can clearly understand what the documents reveal about the property.
Make the Most of Your Report
It may be used to support negotiations, inform your legal counsel, or help you make a fully informed decision about your purchase.
Questions After Delivery? We're Here
Email support is included with every plan. Master plan holders also have access to a one-on-one phone/meeting consultation to go through the findings together.
Secure Handling, Full Confidentiality
Your documents are encrypted in transit, never shared with third parties, and retained only for the period required by applicable law.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our condo document review service.
A condo document review / strata document review is a professional analysis of the legal and financial documents that govern a condominium corporation. This includes the status certificate, reserve fund study, financial statements, meeting minutes, bylaws, and rules. Our experts read every page and deliver a plain-language report highlighting risks, red flags, and anything you need to know before closing.
All reviews are performed by Docwise, Canada's premier condo document review service. Every analysis is conducted by a dedicated team of human experts with deep professional knowledge of provincial condo legislation across Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia.
Turnaround time depends on the plan you choose. The Standard plan is delivered within 5 business days, Advanced within 3 business days, and both Premium and Master plans within 1 business day.
The documents required vary by province and the plan you select. Your real estate agent or lawyer can typically obtain these from the condo corporation or its management company.
- Month Balance Sheet (Last 3 Months)
- Month Financial Statement (Last 3 Months)
- Information Statement
- MLS
- Condominium Plan and Unit Description
- Bylaws and Rules
- Current Budget
- Annual Financial Statements (Last 3 years if available)
- Reserve Fund Plan (most recent)
- Board Meeting Minutes (Last 2-5 years if available)
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) Minutes
- Management Agreement
- Certificate of Insurance
- SIUD
- Condominium Additional Plan Sheet Certificate (CADS)
- Additional Rules & Policies
- Engineering Reports or Technical Audits
- Post Tension Cable Report (if applicable)
- Purchase Agreement (Optional)
- Condo Fee Schedule (Optional)
- Notice of Special Assessments (Optional)
- Loan Detail (Optional)
- Newsletters (Optional)
- Pet Agreement (Optional)
- Recreation Agreement (Optional)
- Parking Agreement (Optional)
- Lease of Parking (Optional)
- Estoppel Certificate
- Condominium Plan
- Declaration and Bylaws
- Rules and Regulations
- Current Budget and most recent audited Financial Statements (Last 3 years if available)
- Reserve Fund Study (most recent)
- Board Meeting Minutes (Last 2-5 years if available)
- AGM Minutes
- Management Contract
- Insurance Summary
- Notice of any Special Assessments or pending litigation
- Estoppel Certificate
- Condominium Plan and Unit Description
- Bylaws and Rules
- Current Year Budget and Financial Statements (Last 3 years if available)
- Reserve Fund Study (most recent)
- Board and AGM Meeting Minutes (Last 2-5 years if available)
- Management Agreement
- Insurance Certificate
- Any Special Assessment or litigation notices
- MLS
- Estoppel Certificate
- Current Annual Budget
- Annual Financial Statement (Last 3 years if available)
- Month Balance Sheet (Last 3 Months)
- Reserve Fund Study (most recent)
- Bylaws
- Common Elements Rules
- AGM Minutes (Last 2-5 years if available)
- Certificate of Insurance
- Condominium Plan
- Proportionate Interest
- Board Meeting Minutes (Last 2-5 years if available)
- Management Agreement
- Meeting Notices (Optional)
- Engineering Reports or Technical Audits (Optional)
- Post Tension Cable Report (if applicable) (Optional)
- Seller Disclosure Statement (Optional)
- Service Contracts (Optional)
- Condo Fee Schedule (Optional)
- Notice of Special Assessments (Optional)
- Loan Detail (Optional)
- Purchase Agreement (Optional)
- Newsletters (Optional)
- Pet Agreement (Optional)
- Recreation Agreement (Optional)
- Parking Agreement (Optional)
- Lease of Parking (Optional)
Our report gives you full clarity on whatever we find. Armed with this information you can renegotiate the purchase price, request that the seller address specific issues, include protective clauses in the agreement, or walk away during your review period.
Our plans start at CAD $249 for the Standard package (5 Business Days) and go up to CAD $549 for the Master package. All plans are processed securely through the Docwise services with no hidden fees. Taxes may apply.
Yes. All documents are handled with strict confidentiality and processed using secure, encrypted connections. Your documents are used solely for the purpose of completing your review and are never shared with third parties.
A condo document review complements, but does not replace, legal advice. Our reports are written in plain language to help you understand the documents, but we are not lawyers. We strongly recommend you also engage a real estate lawyer.
Bylaws set out the rules for daily living in the building, including noise, renovations, and use of common spaces. Reviewing them helps you understand your rights and obligations as an owner before you commit.
We currently serve buyers in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia through the Docwise services. These provinces have distinct condo legislation, and our team has specialized expertise in each. If you are purchasing in a province not listed, contact us - Docwise's coverage is expanding and we may be able to assist.
All plans include a plain-language report designed to be self-explanatory in PDF Format. If you have questions after receiving your report, you can reach the Docwise team at support@docwise.ca or by phone at 1-403-450-3586 (If you bought the Master plan). Master plan holders also receive a phone consultation as part of the service; all other plans include email support only.
Most competitor reports consist of simple copy-and-paste tasks from documents, lacking deep analysis or containing errors caused by AI. Docwise's main focus is to provide clients with maximum relevant information and insights for purchasing decisions by cross-referencing details that competitors often overlook. In short, do not expect a lazy or unprofessional report from us.
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Your future home deserves more than a quick glance. Let us do the deep dive so you can sign with peace of mind - whether you're buying in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia.
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