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What due diligence is required when buying a commercial property with existing tenants?

Commercial property purchases come with many questions and concerns. You may have even more if the property already has tenants. In this article, we have outlined some of the most important general due diligence we complete and then the extra...

A wide-angle photograph of a mixed-use commercial property in Ottawa, demonstrating the complexities of commercial property due diligence with tenants. The building features several active ground-floor businesses, including a realty office, a dental clinic, a cafe, and boutiques, illustrating diverse commercial tenancies that a new owner would assume.

By Samantha Murphy of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday May 20, 2026.

Tags: Commercial Building, Commercial landlord, Commercial Landlord and Tenancy, Commercial Property, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Tenancy, Purchasing Commercial Property, Real Estate,

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...

By Maxim Piva of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Friday February 14, 2025.

Tags: Business Law, Commercial landlord, Commercial Tenancy, Commercial tenant,

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...

By Maxim Piva of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday February 10, 2025.

Tags: Business Law, Commercial landlord, Commercial Tenancy, Commercial tenant,