CANADA

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.

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.

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.

Rent shared office space to start-up businesses in a business centre or incubator in Canada with this flexible Shared Office Space Agreement (Licence to Occupy).

Rent office space to entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants, remote teams and start-up companies with this professionally drafted Canadian licence to Occupy Agreement template.

Designed for use by business centres, coworking facilities, executive suites and incubator spaces across Canada, this easy-to-use agreement helps clearly define the rights and obligations of both the office provider and the occupant.

Whether you offer private offices, temporary workstations, hot desks or shared business facilities, this customizable template provides a practical legal framework for short-term occupancy arrangements.

Ideal for Coworking Spaces and Business Incubators

This Shared Office Space Agreement (licence to Occupy) is suitable for:

• Shared office and coworking spaces
• Executive office suites
• Business incubators and accelerators
• Startup hubs and innovation centres
• Temporary office rentals
• Weekly or monthly office occupancy arrangements
• Commercial workspace licensing.

The agreement is intended for situations where occupants are granted permission to use office space and shared facilities without creating a traditional landlord-tenant relationship.

Features of the Licence to Occupy Template

This Canadian template includes provisions covering:

• Weekly or monthly occupancy terms
• Temporary office space licensing
• Shared meeting and conference room access
• Reception and administrative services
• Telephone and internet access
• Wireless and business facility usage
• Photocopier and office equipment access
• Allocation of utility and operating costs
• Occupant responsibilities and conduct
• Insurance obligations
• Indemnification and liability protection
• Default and termination provisions
• Protection against claims and damages
• Canadian governing law clauses

The agreement template is fully editable and will download to your device immediately upon purchase. This is a reusable template which can be customized and reused as often as necessary.

The Licence to Occupy Agreement is supplied in fully editable Microsoft Word format, allowing you to quickly customize copies for each licensee.

Designed for Canadian Business Operations

This template is specifically prepared for use in Canada and is designed to support commercial shared workspace arrangements commonly used in:

• Coworking offices
• Commercial business centres
• Flexible office rental operations
• Startup incubators
• Professional office sharing arrangements

The agreement expressly states that the arrangement is a licence to occupy and NOT a lease, which means that landlord-tenant laws will not apply.

Why Use a Licence to Occupy Instead of a Commercial Lease?

A Licence to Occupy Agreement is commonly used when office space is shared, temporary or service-based. Unlike a traditional commercial lease, a licence arrangement can offer:

• Greater flexibility for short-term occupancy.
• Easier management of rotating occupants.
• Shared access to common business facilities.
• Simplified administration for coworking operations.
• Reduced long-term leasing commitments.

This type of agreement is frequently used by coworking operators and business incubators that provide furnished offices and shared amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Licence to Occupy Agreement?

A Licence to Occupy Agreement gives a business or individual permission to use office space without creating a formal commercial tenancy. It is commonly used for coworking spaces, executive offices and shared business facilities.

Can this agreement be used for any type of coworking space?

Yes. This agreement is ideal for coworking offices, startup incubators, executive suites and shared office environments in Canada. The template supports both weekly and monthly occupancy arrangements.

Does landlord and tenant legislation apply to the Licence to Occupy Agreement?

The agreement is intended to create a licence arrangement rather than a traditional lease. Therefore commercial landlord and tenant laws do not apply to the arrangement.

Is the agreement editable?

Yes. The agreement is provided in Microsoft Word format for easy customization. It can also be reused as often as you need to, without paying any additional licence fees and without the need for a subscription. Pay once, use often.

Download Your Canadian Licence to Occupy Agreement Today

Create clear, professional occupancy arrangements for shared office and coworking spaces with this Canadian Shared Office Space / Licence to Occupy Agreement template.

Suitable for business centres, incubators, executive office providers and flexible workspace operators across Canada. NOTE: A French-language version may be required for provinces with French language laws.

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.

Renew and extend a business tenant's lease in Manitoba with this downloadable, easy-to-use template.

Key Provisions of Renewal and Extension Agreement

The landlord and tenant both agree to the expiry date and the rental payments and other costs for the new term. The remaining terms and provisions of the original lease will remain in full force and effect.

This is a one-time only extension. The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease. Once the new term expires, the parties must negotiate a new lease.

When to Use the Renewal and Extension Agreement

This template form is for commercial leases only. You will need to use an Extension of Residential Lease form for residential tenancies in Manitoba

Format and Legal Jurisdiction

This is a fully customizable MS Word document which can be reused as often as needed. It is intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.

AI Disclaimer

This Manitoba Commercial Lease Renewal and Extension form was prepared by human document reviewers, and was not generated using AI tools.

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

What is a triple net lease?

This lease is a triple net lease carefree to the lessor (landlord). This means that the lessee (tenant) is responsible for paying all costs and expenses associated with the leased premises, except for the landlord's income taxes.

Key Features of the Lease

• The tenant has an option to renew the lease for an additional term.
• The base minimum yearly rent will be adjusted for each year of the lease term.
• The tenant is responsible for carrying fire and extended coverage insurance.
• 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.

Indemnification of Landlord

The tenant indemnifies the landlord against all liabilities, claims, damages, demands and actions arising from the tenant's breach or nonperformance under the lease. The landlord will not be liable for any loss or injury suffered by any person on the premises at any time.

Included with Template

The lease template includes a form of Estoppel Certificate and a sample set of Rules and Regulations to be followed by the tenant.

Format and Use of Document

The document template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to meet your particular circumstances. It is intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.

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

The Manitoba Mutual Cancellation of Lease template is designed to facilitate the termination of existing leases on office or retail spaces.

This agreement is specifically intended for commercial tenancies and is not suitable for residential tenants. A different form must be used for residential lease cancellations.

Mutual Agreement to Terminate

Under this agreement, the lessor (landlord) and lessee (tenant) mutually consent to end the lease as of a specified termination date. On that date, all rights and obligations outlined in the original lease are extinguished, except for those that have accrued prior to the termination.

Template Features

• This form is available for download and can be fully edited to suit the needs of the parties involved.
• It is intended exclusively for use within the Province of Manitoba, Canada.

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.

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.