CANADA
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:
- British Columbia - Commercial Tenancy Act
- Northwest Territories - Commercial Tenancies Act
- Nunavut - Commercial Tenancies Act
- Ontario - Commercial Tenancies Act
- Quebec - Civil Code
- Yukon - Commercial Landlord and Tenant Act
NWT Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease
Cancel an existing lease on office or retail space with this Northwest Territories 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 legal form template is available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
NWT Offer to Lease Commercial Premises
Write up an Offer to Lease a commercial premises (business, retail, office or warehouse) with this easy-to-use template for the Northwest Territories.
- Once accepted, the Offer will become legally binding.
- The lease will be a completely net and carefree lease to the landlord.
- The tenant will pay utilities, and a proportionate share of taxes and operating costs as additional rent.
- The tenant will also be responsible for all repairs (other than structural repairs), and carrying public liability insurance.
- The landlord will pay the tenant an improvement allowance for leasehold improvements.
- The template includes a Schedule describing Landlord's Work and Tenant's Work.
- This is a fully customizable legal form template in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
NWT Standard Form Commercial Lease
- The tenant has the option to renew the lease after the initial term expires.
- The lease template contains alternate paragraphs depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
- The lease also contains alternate paragraphs for payment of the property taxes, depending on whether the landlord or the tenant will be paying the taxes.
- The tenant agrees not to register its leasehold interest against title to the property, but has the right to register a caveat so long as the tenant discharges the caveat at the end of the lease.
- The landlord is not responsible for death or injury to persons on the premises, or for any loss or damage of personal property. The tenant indemnifies the landlord against any claims or actions arising from the lease or the tenant's use of the premises.
Offer to Lease Undeveloped Commercial Space | Canada
Make an offer to lease an undeveloped commercial business premises in Canada using this comprehensive template.
- The form can be used to make a leasing offer on retail, office or warehouse space in an undeveloped or partially developed commercial property, or for additions to existing commercial land and buildings.
- The offer is contingent upon the landlord providing a satisfactory Phase I Environmental Assessment Report and survey plan.
- The offeror (tenant) will provide financial statements, architectural drawings, development and building permits, and construction contract.
- The lease must be guaranteed by a principal of the tenant (such as a director, sole proprietor, partner, etc).
- This Offer to Lease form is downloadable, fully customizable and easy to use.
- The template can be used anywhere in Canada. English language version only.
Office Lease and Indemnity Agreement | Canada
Lease office space to a tenant with this Canada Office Lease and Indemnity Agreement.
- Net Lease. This lease is an absolute net office lease, and the landlord is not responsible for any costs or expenses relating to the office premises or the tenant's use of the space, except for any taxes or assessments which the landlord must pay (including income tax).
- Additional Rent. In addition to the basic rent, the tenant will pay additional rent for the tenant's proportionate share of taxes, costs of operation and special services provided for the leased premises.
- Energy Conservation. The tenant is responsible for complying with all laws and regulations relating to energy conservation, including any requests from and programs instituted by the landlord.
- Building Management. The landlord will control the operation of the building, and is responsible for all building services and management.
- Indemnification. The lease includes an Indemnity of Landlord form as an inducement for the landlord to enter into the lease.
- Available as a fully customizable MS Word document.
- Intended to be used only in Canada.
Ontario Assignment of Lease by Landlord
Assign an existing lease on a rental property to a new owner as part of the sale transaction with this Ontario Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.
- The Assignment is between the seller (current landlord), the purchaser of the property (new landlord), and the tenant.
- The tenant covenants to pay rent to the new landlord and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
- The assignor and assignee agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
- This form can be used for either a residential or commercial rental property in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
- This is a fully editable legal template in MS Word format.
Ontario Commercial Lease Agreement for Manufacturing Centre
Rent out space for a manufacturing and distribution centre in Ontario with this template Commercial Lease Agreement.
- The tenant leases the entire facility and pays all expenses, utilities, etc.
- The tenant is responsible for all maintenance and repairs (except roof, structure, or HVAC).
- Costs to be included as additional rent.
- The landlord's remedies if the tenant defaults.
- The tenant's trade fixtures remain the tenant's property, but all improvements become the property of the landlord.
- The tenant agrees not to register its leasehold interest, or to allow any creditor to register a claim against its leasehold interest.
- The lease will become void if the provisions of the Planning Act are not complied with.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Ontario Commercial Lease Renewal and Extension Agreement
Renew and extend an Ontario business tenant's lease 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 leases on commercial properties in Ontario. For residential tenancies, a Residential Lease Extension form is required.
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 Ontario, Canada.
AI Disclaimer
This Commercial Lease Renewal and Extension form was prepared by human document reviewers, and was not generated using AI tools.
Ontario Commercial Net Lease Agreement with Guarantee
Ontario commercial landlords, prepare lease contracts for your tenants with this Commercial Lease Agreement with Guarantee.
- The lease is a completely carefree net lease for the landlord.
- The tenant pays, as additional rent, all expenses for the premises including taxes, utilities, capital expenditures, insurance, etc.
- Provisions for early occupancy and for failure to take possession.
- The tenant has an option to renew at the end of the term.
- The tenant is obligated to do business in the premises.
- The tenant has the right to remove its trade fixtures at the end of the term, provided that the tenant has perfomed its obligations under the lease.
- Guarantee of tenant's obligations by a guarantor who has a financial interest in the tenant.
- This legal form template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
Ontario Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement
Rent out office or other business premises to a tenant with this Ontario 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 including structural repairs.
- 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.
- Provisions for abatement of rent or termination of the lease if the building is substantially damaged, destroyed or condemned.
- The tenant accepts the lease subordinate to any mortgage or other lien.
- The tenant must provide an estoppel certificate on request by the landlord.
- This is a fully editable legal form template available in MS Word format.
- Intended for use solely in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
