The Real Estate Installment Sales Contract is a specialized agreement used in Canadian real estate transactions where traditional mortgage financing is either not desired or not available. This contract type provides an alternative financing mechanism where the buyer purchases property through a series of scheduled payments while the seller retains legal title until the full purchase price is paid. It is particularly useful for transactions involving private sellers, properties that may not qualify for traditional mortgage financing, or buyers seeking alternative purchase arrangements. The document must comply with both federal and provincial Canadian legislation, including real estate laws, consumer protection regulations, and interest rate restrictions. Essential components include purchase price, payment schedule, property maintenance responsibilities, insurance requirements, default provisions, and title transfer procedures.

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full legal details of the seller and buyer

2. Background: Outlines the context of the sale and the parties' intention to enter into an installment sale arrangement

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Property Description: Detailed legal description of the property including address, boundaries, and registration details

5. Purchase Price and Payment Terms: Specifies total purchase price, down payment, installment amounts, payment schedule, and interest rate

6. Title and Ownership: Describes how and when title transfers, and seller's retention of title until full payment

7. Buyer's Rights and Obligations: Outlines buyer's responsibilities including maintenance, insurance, property taxes, and use restrictions

8. Seller's Rights and Obligations: Details seller's duties including property access, maintenance responsibilities before title transfer

9. Default and Remedies: Specifies what constitutes default and the remedies available to each party

10. Insurance and Risk: Requirements for property insurance and allocation of risk

11. Property Taxes and Assessments: Responsibilities for payment of property taxes and other assessments

12. Representations and Warranties: Statements of fact and promises made by both parties

13. Closing and Transfer: Process and requirements for final payment and title transfer

14. Governing Law: Specifies applicable Canadian jurisdiction and laws

15. Notice Provisions: How formal communications between parties must be made

16. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments