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Engineer-Led Mediation for Construction and Building Disputes
For homeowners, owners, contractors, insurers and their lawyers across Ontario. Zoom sessions on short notice, with same-day replies.
Babar Mirza, P.Eng., licensed in Ontario. Member of ADRIC and ADRIO. Listed on Tarion’s Mediator Contact List.
Tarion mediations are covered by Tarion’s allowance, at no cost to the homeowner.
Private mediations are quoted per file.
How It Works
1
Request a Mediation
Use the form below or call 289-700-1530. I reply to mediation requests the same day. In a Tarion claim, ask your Tarion representative for me by name.
2
Agreement and Review
Each party signs a mediation agreement and sends me their documents. I review the full file and every disputed item before the session.
3
The Mediation Session
We meet on Zoom. As a neutral mediator, I help the parties work through each disputed item toward an agreement they both accept.
Practice Areas
New Home
Warranty
Mediation between homeowners and Tarion over disputed warranty items, such as water leaks, cracks, and HVAC, plumbing or electrical issues.
Construction and
Renovation
Disputes between owners, contractors, subcontractors and consultants over deficiencies, delays, change orders and payment.
Building and
Insurance
Disputes involving condominium corporations, property managers and insurers over water damage, roofing, building envelope and mechanical systems.
Your Mediator
Babar Mirza, P.Eng.
Construction disputes usually turn on technical questions: what caused a leak, whether the work meets the contract and the Building Code, and what a reasonable repair involves. With over 14 years managing complex facilities and capital projects, I understand these questions and help the parties work through them.
Before a mediation, I review every disputed item on file to maximize the chance of a successful resolution. Each party can also share information with me privately.
I'm neutral. I don't represent or advise any party in a dispute I mediate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tarion Claims
How do I choose you as my mediator?
If you disagree with Tarion's assessment of one or more items, let your Tarion representative know you'd like mediation, with Babar Mirza as your mediator.
What does it cost?
Tarion mediations are covered by Tarion's allowance, at no cost to the homeowner.
Do I need a lawyer?
No. You can bring one, but most homeowners attend Tarion mediations without a lawyer.
General Questions
Are you neutral?
Yes. As an ADRIC member, I follow its Code of Conduct for Mediators. I stay impartial and independent, and before accepting a mediation, I disclose in writing anything that could reasonably raise a concern about bias or a conflict of interest.
Do you decide who is right?
No. I help the parties reach an agreement they both accept. I don't impose a decision.
Is mediation confidential?
Yes. Mediation is a private and confidential meeting. Each party signs a mediation agreement before the session.
How are private mediations priced and held?
Private mediations are quoted per file. Sessions run on Zoom across Ontario, and I can usually book on short notice.