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The Ontario Court of Appeal has affirmed its narrow jurisdiction in McRae Cold Storage Inc. v. Nova Cold Logistics ULC

In 3792391 Canada Inc. v The King, 2023 TCC 37, the Tax Court found a tenant taxpayer to be liable for failure to withhold taxes on rental payments made to their non-resident landlord, despite the taxpayer being unaware that ...

In the world of commercial leasing and franchise development, few tools have been as foundational—or as fiercely protected—as the exclusivity clause and the restrictive covenant.

On January 1, 2022, numerous important amendments to Section 50 of the Ontario Planning Act became law; amendments that reflect significant enhancements...

The Landlord and the Tenant had many discussions about renewing the Lease beginning in July, 2014.

Commercial real estate transactions involve important legal nuances that can affect a buyer's rights and responsibilities. Here are three essential considerations to protect...

Property owners often consider purchasing an abutting property for a variety of reasons. An abutting parcel of land is one that shares at least one border with a landowner's existing parcel of land.

Canadian landlords and tenants face mounting pressure from tariffs, trade wars, and economic uncertainty. This bulletin examines how parties can navigate rent relief negotiations, drawing on pandemic-era case law to identify what works, what fails, and where the risks lie when enforcement becomes necessary.

Historically, it had been the standard practice of franchisors to enter into commercial leases with landlords directly and then sublet the premises to their franchisees.

On February 24, 2021, the Department of Finance released draft legislative proposals (the "Proposals") to amend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Whether you are an executor taking care of the estate of a loved one, or you are engaging in estate planning for yourself, it is important to differentiate between property

COVID-19's impact on the economy is causing significant strain on the lease of commercial premises in Alberta, as landlords and tenants attempt to manage ongoing liabilities.

In large infrastructure projects where multiple parcels of land are required to build the project, project developers will often enter into options to lease with land owners...

It seems these days that everyone is going green. The real estate sector is no different, with industry players rapidly familiarizing themselves with terms such as “green leases” or “greening a building.”

In October 2023, the B.C. Government passed new legislation aimed at better managing short-term accommodation operations across the province, and improving British Columbians' access to long-term rental housing stock.

Finding a great location is key to the success of any business, and franchises are no different. Regardless of industry, good franchise systems rely on the strength...

The interplay between leases and mortgages is well settled at common law.