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Lease commercial business premises in Canada to business tenants with these downloadable and customizable commercial lease forms prepared in accordance with Canadian laws.

 

Are there laws in Canada that govern business premises leases?

The terms and conditions of commercial leases in Canada are generally governed by common law. There is very little regulation of business leases. The parties' rights and obligations are mainly just set out in writing in the lease agreement. That is why it's important for landlords to develop a well structured standard lease form, and for tenants to read and understand the document before signing it.

Current laws governing commercial leasing in Canada:

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Canada Directors Resolution Authorizing Execution of Lease

As a prerequisite to signing a lease on a commercial premises, a corporate tenant must pass a resolution authorizing the lease.

  • This downloadable template Resolution form can be used by Canadian companies incorporated federally or in Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Yukon and NWT.
  • The form is easy to use - just fill it in and print it for signature by the directors. You can re-use it as often as you like.

The landlord will require proof of corporate approval as part of the lease documentation. Buy and download the Canada Directors Resolution Authorizing Execution of Lease form.

$2.29

Commercial Lease Indemnity Agreement | Canada

Secure the obligations of a corporate tenant ⁄ lessee under a commercial lease in Canada with this Commercial Lease Indemnity Agreement.

  • The indemnity is given by a principal of the tenant, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant.
  • An indemnity of this type is typically required as an inducement to the lessor ⁄ landlord to sign the lease.
  • If the tenant defaults in its obligations, the indemnifying party agrees to perform those obligations, including paying all rent and other amounts due under the lease.
  • The indemnifying party also indemnifies and saves the landlord harmless against loss, costs or damages suffered by the landlord as a result of such failure.
  • The indemnity is absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and will not be affected by any extension of time, waiver or consent by the landlord, or by the expiration or termination of the lease.

This Canada Commercial Lease Indemnity Agreement template is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to meet your exact needs.

$17.99

Commercial Net Lease for Land and Buildings | Canada

Lease a commercial building and adjoined land in Canada to a business tenant with this comprehensive downloadable lease template.

  • The lease is for the land and buildings already on the location, or to be constructed at a later date, which are solely at the risk of the tenant.
  • This is a net lease, and the tenant is responsible for paying all taxes, charges, rates, expenses, and outgoings related to the premises.
  • The tenant must maintain comprehensive liability insurance, all risks physical damage insurance, boiler and pressure vessel and machinery breakdown insurance, in forms and amounts satisfactory to the landlord.
  • The tenant shall not request local improvements from the municipality without the landlord's consent.
  • The tenant grants the landlord a security interest over all of its present and after acquired personal property, as collateral security for its performance of its obligations under the lease.
  • The landlord is not required to maintain, repair or rebuild the leased premises if they are damaged or destroyed.
  • This legal template can be used in most Canadian provinces and territories. A different form may be required for Quebec.
$46.99

License to Occupy Business Centre | Canada

Rent shared office space to start-up businesses in a business centre or incubator in Canada with this License to Occupy Agreement.

  • The Agreement can be used for monthly or weekly rentals.
  • The renter (licensee) is provided with temporary office space and shares meeting and conference rooms with other occupants.
  • The business centre provides receptionist, telephone, photocopier, fax, Internet and wireless connections.
  • The licensee pays a proportionate share of the utility costs for the space occupied.
  • Occupants are responsible for insuring their own property.
  • The licensee indemnifies the business centre against claims or damages arising from its use of the space or from any breach of the Agreement.
  • The laws of landlord and tenant do not apply to this Agreement.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in Canada.
$15.99

Manitoba Assignment of Lease by Landlord

Transfer an existing lease to a new owner of the property with this Manitoba Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

  • The Assignment is between the seller (current landlord), the purchaser of the property (new landlord), and the tenant, and is part of the documentation required to complete the sale of the rental premises.
  • The tenant covenants to pay rent to the new landlord and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
  • The purchaser and seller agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
  • The Assignment form can be used for both commercial and residential rental properties.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.
$11.99

Manitoba Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement

Rent out office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this Manitoba Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement.

  • This lease is a triple net lease carefree to the landlord, which means that the tenant pays for everything to do with the premises.
  • The tenant has an option to renew the lease for an additional term.
  • The tenant will pay all expenses, taxes, levies, and charges with respect to the premises, except for the landlord's income taxes.
  • The tenant is responsible for carrying fire and extended coverage insurance.
  • The tenant is responsible for all alterations, improvements, maintenance and repairs.
  • Clauses outlining abatement of rent or termination of the lease the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
  • The tenant accepts the lease subordinate to any mortgage or other lien.
  • The tenant must provide an estoppel certificate on request by the landlord.
  • Intended for use only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.
$29.99

Manitoba Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease

Cancel an existing lease on office or retail space with this Manitoba Mutual Cancellation of Lease template.

  • This agreement is only for commercial tenancies. You will need to use a different form for residential tenants.
  • The lessor (landlord) and lessee (tenant) mutually agree that the lease will terminate as of a specific date.
  • All rights and obligations of the parties under the lease are extinguished, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
  • This form is downloadable and fully editable to fit your needs.
  • Intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.
$2.29

Manitoba Nondisturbance Agreement

Manitoba commercial landlords, if you are mortgaging a commercial building, give your tenants a measure of comfort by having the mortgagee sign this Nondisturbance Agreement.

  • The mortgage lender agrees that, in the event the landlord defaults on the mortgage and the property is foreclosed upon, the tenant shall continue to occupy the premises undisturbed, provided that the tenant is not in default under the lease.
  • This legal form template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to meet your specific circumstances.
  • Intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.
$6.29

Manitoba Offer to Lease Commercial Premises

Are you looking for business space to lease in Manitoba? Prepare an Offer to Lease Commercial Premises with this easy-to-use template.

  • The Offer to Lease covers various provisions that will be contained in the formal lease, including:
    • deposit,
    • use of business premises,
    • rent,
    • initial term of the lease, and any rights of renewal,
    • required hours of operation,
    • signage,
    • tenant's additional costs,
    • events which constitute default by the tenant,
    • improvements and alterations.
  • Provided in MS Word format, fully editable to meet your exact needs.
    • Intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.
$29.99

Manitoba Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease

MB commercial landlords, renew and extend a business tenant's lease with this template Manitoba Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease.

  • The parties agree to the expiry date of the new lease term, and the rental payments for the new term.
  • The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
  • The remaining terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
  • This form is for commercial leases only. Use the Extension of Residential Lease form for residential tenancies.
  • Available in MS Word format and fully editable.
  • Intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.
$6.29