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Lisa and Arturo will examine common leasing challenges, emerging trends and key considerations providing attendees with practical strategies they can apply in their day-to-day leasing matters.

In 2177 23rd Avenue Holdings v. Pival International inc., 2025 QCCA 19, the Court of Appeal of Quebec held that a lease "renewal option" clause based on market rates does not in fact constitute a true option...

It cannot be denied that we are living in times of what feels like ever-increasing housing scarcity. Finding a safe place to live is increasingly difficult as renters and purchasers navigate obvious risks.

There have been many studies over the past few years about the potential impact cell phone towers erected near residences may have on humans.

On June 26, 2024, Toronto City Council directed staff to create a new bylaw aimed at curbing "renovictions" – a practice, where unscrupulous landlords evict tenants under the pretext of conducting renovations or repairs.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, businesses have largely closed on a temporary basis to comply with public health orders across all provinces (though we are now seeing provinces begin to announce their plans to "reopen" the economy).

As of March 31, 2024, the City of Toronto introduced the Houses Licensing By-law, a city-wide regulation targeting the operation of multi-tenant (rooming) houses.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice's contentious judgement in 1251614 Ontario Ltd. v. Gurudutt Inc., 2015 ONSC 2141 provides a cautionary lesson for tenants entering into leases and those exercising lease extension or renewal options (referred to as extensions hereafter).

Commercial leasing disputes often come down to a single question: what did the parties actually agree to? The Ontario Superior Court of Justice tackled this issue in Malleum Real Estate Management Corp. v. Donut Monster Inc.

With high interest rates and extensive market shifts, insolvency and bankruptcy are concepts on the minds of many, including commercial landlords.

Purchasing commercial property for your business involves considerations that depend on a variety of factors, such as the physical features of the property...

In a development with major implications for the commercial leasing sector, the Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal in Canada Life Assurance Company v. Aphria Inc. (Canada Life).

The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed in a recent decision that vesting orders, once issued, may be registered in the land titles register and relied upon by third parties prior to the expiry of any applicable appeal periods. The Court may in fact have gone further than some might have anticipated in holding that an appeal of a vesting order is moot once the order has been registered on title.

On December 20, 2023, the Department of Finance released for consultation draft legislation to amend the Income Tax Act (the "Act"). The draft legislation is intended to implement the measure...

To help address a growing shortage of rental housing, the Canadian government announced, on September 14, 2023, an enhancement to the Goods and Services Tax Rental Rebate ("GST Rental Rebate")...

Are you planning to move because of work or school? If so, you could be eligible to claim moving expenses on your next tax return! Understanding the criteria and eligible expenses can help you maximize your deductions.