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My Space, Your Business – When Things Go Wrong in a Commercial Tenancy – Part 2
Lockouts, Distraint & Tenant Rights in Ontario Commercial Leases In Part 1, we explored how the Ontario Commercial Tenancies Act governs lease agreements, the rights of landlords and tenants, and under what conditions a landlord may terminate a lease, including...
My Space, Your Business – When Things Go Wrong in a Commercial Tenancy – Part 1
Everything doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether you’re a landlord maintaining a building or a tenant trying to operate a business, adequate preparation saves time and money. A carefully-drafted lease under the Ontario Commercial Tenancies Act (the “Act”) can...
Are You Ready for Ontario’s Transparency Register? Here’s What You Need to Know
As a private corporation incorporated in Ontario under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), it's important to be aware of the new transparency register requirements that came into effect on January 1, 2023. These requirements mandate that private corporations maintain a...
Do I Need a Lawyer to Incorporate My Business?
Incorporating a business is a big step for entrepreneurs. You want to make sure it’s done right. Incorporating a business on your own through a third-party website might seem like a cost-effective approach, however these sites fail to include all...
Indemnity Clauses in Business Contracts
What is an Indemnity Clause? An indemnity clause in a business contract is where one party agrees to cover another contracting party for potential losses and/or damages caused by the party and/or claims made by a third party. Simply put,...
