How ContractCheck works
From upload to insights in minutes. Here's exactly what happens when you submit your contract for review.
Upload your contract
Upload your Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) as a PDF. This is the document you signed (or are about to sign) with the builder. It typically includes the main agreement, schedules, and any addendums.
Your privacy is protected. Documents are encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your contract with third parties, and you can delete it at any time.
AI analyzes your contract
Our AI reads your entire contract and analyzes it across 10 critical risk categories specific to Canadian pre-construction purchases. It identifies problematic clauses, missing protections, and potential red flags.
Review your findings
Each finding includes the specific clause from your contract, a plain-language explanation of what it means for you, and a severity rating so you know which issues matter most.
Ask follow-up questions
Have questions about a specific finding? Use the AI chat to ask follow-up questions about your contract. The AI has full context of your agreement and can explain clauses in detail.
"What happens if the builder delays occupancy by more than 12 months?"
"Does my contract let me walk away if specifications change?"
"What does the non-disparagement clause actually prevent me from doing?"
Download your report
Get a professional PDF report summarizing all findings, risk ratings, and suggested questions. Take it to your lawyer so they can focus on the issues that matter most, saving you time and money.
Available with Essential ($49) and Pro ($99) plans.
What makes pre-construction contracts risky?
Unlike resale purchases, pre-construction contracts are written entirely by the builder's legal team. Here are some of the patterns we see regularly:
Unlimited delay clauses
Builders include "outside date" provisions that let them extend occupancy dates repeatedly, sometimes indefinitely, with no penalty or compensation.
One-sided termination
The builder can cancel the contract for almost any reason and return your deposit, while you face deposit forfeiture if you try to walk away.
Specification changes
Broad clauses that let the builder substitute materials, change layouts, or alter finishes without your approval or price adjustment.
Lawyer conflicts
The builder's law firm is named as your lawyer for closing, creating a conflict of interest that most buyers don't recognize until it's too late.
Pre-construction guides for Canadian buyers
Plain-English walkthroughs of the questions most buyers hit between signing and closing.
Closing in 2026
The Pre-Construction Appraisal Gap in 2026
Six realistic paths when your bank funds less than your APS — with real numbers.
Case law
The Ishola Decision
$190,000 in damages on top of a forfeited deposit. What every buyer should know before walking.
Red flags
7 Red Flags to Watch For in an APS
The specific clauses that cost Canadian buyers the most money when they slip past.
Cooling-off
Ontario's 10-Day Cooling-Off Period
How the clock actually starts, what resets it, and how to use it before it runs out.
Exit paths
How to Cancel a Pre-Construction Contract in Canada
Every legal exit path — cooling-off, breach, mutual release, assignment — province by province.
Warranty
Tarion Warranty Explained
What Ontario pre-construction buyers are actually covered for — and the deadlines that void it.
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