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Relief for tourism, hospitality and others hit hardest by COVID-19 pandemic
Federal legislation that became law on December 17, 2021 aims…
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Parties should specify rent consequences when force majeure triggered
In two recent decisions, the Ontario Superior Court considered the…
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Proof of vaccination: An evolving issue for residential condo and apt. properties
As of October 22, 2021, Ontario started to issue and…
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Extension of the moratorium on commercial tenancy evictions: Ontario. Reg. 763/20
In December, we wrote about Bill 229, Protect, Support and…
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Silence can hurt you: More clarity on the contractual duty to act honestly
Previously (see my article on the 2014 precedent-setting case of…
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Letters of credit and tenant bankruptcy: good news for landlords
Commercial landlords often obtain security from their tenants with respect…
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Snow and ice claims: The Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act. 2020 – new 60-day period for notice of a claim
The Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act. 2020[1] (the “Act”) came into…
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COVID-19 Litigation: Supporting Ontario's recovery Act, 2020 (the “Act”)
My last two articles have been about the CERS program…
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Bill 229: Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020
As most of you are aware, the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance…
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CERS: New benefit program assists commercial tenants, property owners
On November 19, 2020, the federal government of Canada enacted…
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CERS: New benefit to assist landlords, tenants, charities, not-for-profits
As you may know, the CECRA Program ended on September…
