Real Estate Litigation

> Commercial Landlord & Tenant Issues

A lease establishes obligations for both landlord and tenant. In a commercial lease, there are a number of issues that arise that do not exist in a standard residential lease. In addition to rent, maintenance and operating costs, for example, the lease may address leaseholder improvements, restrictions on leasing to competitors, details about payment for utilities and taxes, apportionment of liability, and renewal terms.

A decision must initially be made on the type of lease that will be entered into (for instance, a triple net lease is one where the tenant is responsible for the property, utilities and taxes). Once the type of lease is determined, each of the lease terms must be negotiated. The final lease document should be carefully reviewed by a legal professional to ensure that the signing party’s interests are fully protected.

In the event that one or both parties breaches the terms of the lease or violates commercial landlord/tenant laws in Ontario, litigation can arise. At Porco Levy Zavet LLP, our lawyers are experienced at resolving disputes arising from commercial leases. We can represent both landlords and tenants to come to the most effective and efficient solutions. We will fight for your interests and help you to make sure that your legal rights are protected during the resolution of the dispute.