Commercial Landlord & Tenant Issues

Rent-to-Own Agreements in Ontario: Legal Protections and Pitfalls

Rent-to-Own Agreements in Ontario: Legal Protections and Pitfalls For many Ontarians, rent-to-own agreements offer a pathway to homeownership, particularly for those who face challenges securing traditional financing....

Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Legal Aspects and Challenges in Ontario

The landscape of commercial real estate (CRE) in Ontario is dynamic and multifaceted, presenting a myriad of opportunities for investors, developers, and entrepreneurs. However, navigating the...

Real Estate Investment in Ontario: Legal Tips for Success

Real Estate Investment in Ontario: Legal Tips for Success - Investing in real estate in Ontario can be a lucrative venture, but success in this dynamic...

Renting in Toronto: Tenant Rights and Legal Obligations Explained

Renting a property in Toronto can be both an exciting and challenging experience. With its vibrant neighborhoods, cultural diversity, and thriving job market, Toronto is a...

COMMERCIAL LEASING: Fundamental Breach and Exclusion Clauses

The second instalment in our review of the emerging trends in commercial lease jurisprudence is evident in the lawsuit relating to HREIT Holdings 45 Corp. v....

COMMERCIAL LEASING: How the Court Applies Equitable Remedies

There have been some interesting developments in commercial leasing law over the last year, among which can be seen important trends in commercial leasing jurisprudence.Equitable RemediesIt...

What Residential Landlords are Not Normally Aware Of

In 2002, the Conservative government provincial legislature offered some concessions to landlords by enacting a regulation allowing landlords to avoid liability for carrying out maintenance work as long...

Why Landlords are discouraged from maintaining and adding apartments to existing rental complexes

Provincial and municipal governments in the past decade have permitted infill residential development because it allows for high density housing along major transportation corridors, thereby encouraging...

THE RESIDENTAL LANDORD AND COMMON HARDSHIPS

Politics and ideology continually influence the law regarding residential tenancies in Ontario, largely because of the nature of the subject. Whenever there is a major change...

BUSINESS SENSE: Commercial Lease Enforcement & Remedies

The lease enforcement or implementation of the agreement between the landlord and the tenant should be deliberately followed to avoid any conflict and discussion. However, there...