Business Law

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,...

By Merovitz Potechin lawyer at Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday July 13, 2022

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 Merovitz Potechin 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 Merovitz Potechin lawyer at 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 Merovitz Potechin 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 Merovitz Potechin 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 Merovitz Potechin on Thursday June 18, 2020