Business Law

Evicting a Commercial Tenant in Ontario

UPDATE - APRIL 27, 2021 In December 2020, Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act, 2020 came into effect, which amends the Commercial Tenancies Act (CTA) to reinstate a temporary ban on evictions in Ontario for certain eligible...

By Yaman Marwah of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday April 27, 2021.

Commercial Tenancies, Letters of Credit and Bankruptcy

One method used by commercial landlords to secure against losses from commercial tenancies is to require tenants to post letters of credit (“LCs”), that the landlord can draw upon in defined circumstances. Though certainly useful, in Ontario there has been...

By Eric Lay of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday January 21, 2021.

Personal Real Estate Corporations

Thanks to new legislation by the government of Ontario and the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2020 (REBBA), a brokerage can now pay remuneration (i.e. commissions) owed to a salesperson (real estate agent) or broker for trading in real...

By Yaman Marwah of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday October 22, 2020.

Ottawa Landlords and the Mandatory Mask By-Law

If you are a landlord in Ottawa, you may be wondering how the newly announced mandatory mask by-law impacts you, your tenants and your property. Keep reading below for a quick overview on what this means for you and your...

By Yaman Marwah of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday July 30, 2020.

Terminating a Commercial Lease in Ottawa

With many businesses closing down due to COVID-19, the physical distancing rules, or choosing to fully work from home, a common question we often hear relates to options surrounding a commercial lease. Many clients want to know if they are...

By Yaman Marwah of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday June 18, 2020.

Doing Business in Ontario During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond Just Became Easier and Safer

On May 12, 2020, Bill 190, COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020 (the “Act”) was passed to address social distancing concerns faced by businesses in carrying out their statutory responsibilities. The legislation addresses these concerns two ways....

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Friday May 15, 2020.