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Ontario commercial landlords, do you have a tenant who is behind in the rent or otherwise in default under the lease? Serve the tenant with this Distress Notice and Notice of Breach.

• The Distress Notice informs the tenant that, pursuant to the Commercial Tenancies Act, the landlord:
  • has changed the locks of the premises,
  • has distrained (seized) the goods and chattels of the tenant,
  • will sell the goods and chattels at public auction or private sale if the breaches are not remedied within 5 days.
• This is a reusable legal form. Buy, download, fill in, use as often as you require.
• Intended for use only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Cancel an existing lease on office or retail space with this Ontario 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.
• The template is downloadable and fully editable to fit your needs.
• This form is intended for use only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Prepare a Nondisturbance Agreement with this downloadable template for a commercial building in Ontario.

• The purpose of a Nondisturbance Agreement is to give each tenant a measure of comfort if you are mortgaging the building.
• The mortgage lender agrees that, if 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 Nondisturbance Agreement 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 Ontario, Canada.

Notify your business tenants that their leases have been transferred to a new owner with this Ontario Notice to Tenants of Assignment of Commercial Lease.

When a building with commercial tenants is sold, it is essential to inform all business tenants that their leases have been transferred to the new owner. This Ontario Notice of Assignment form serves that purpose, ensuring transparency and compliance with provincial laws.

Notification Requirement

The landlord of the building must provide written notice to all leasehold tenants immediately following the sale of the premises. This ensures that tenants are aware of the change in ownership and understand how it affects their lease agreements.

Instructions for Rent Payment

Included in this Notice are clear instructions directing tenants to pay their rent to the new landlord from the date of the assignment onward. This helps to avoid confusion and ensures that rental payments are correctly processed.

Template Features

The form is a fully editable and reusable MS Word template, allowing landlords to use it whenever necessary. It is a convenient and economical option for landlords and rental property managers.

Jurisdiction

This Notice is intended solely for use within the Province of Ontario, Canada.

ON commercial landlords, if one of your business tenants has defaulted under their lease, serve them with this Ontario Notice of Termination and Forfeiture of Lease.

• The Notice of Termination informs the tenant that, in accordance with the Commercial Tenancies Act, the landlord has changed the locks and the lease has been terminated and forfeited.
• The landlord will seek damages for the unexpired balance of the term.
• The Notice form includes an Acknowledgement and Surrender of Premises form to be signed by the tenant.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Make an offer to lease a commercial premises (business, retail, office or warehouse) with this easy-to-use template for properties in Ontario.

• 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 of Landlord's Work and Tenant's Work.
• This is a downloadable file that you can customize with the details of your leasing offer.
• Intended to be used in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Rent out office or retail premises in Ontario to a business tenant with this Standard Form Commercial Lease Agreement.

• The three parties to the lease are the landlord, the tenant, and an indemnifier (typically, a principal of a corporate tenant) who covenants to perform all of the tenant's obligations and will pay any amounts due under the lease if the tenant defaults.
• The lease contains environmental covenants by both Tenant and Landlord.
• Landlord will provide heat, ventilation and cooling systems for the premises and the building, electric power sources, and maintenance and repair of same.
• Landlord is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all systems, facilities and equipment necessary for the proper operation of the building in which the premises are located.
• Other provisions of the lease include (among others):
  • Landlord and Tenant taxes,
  • Landlord and Tenant insurance,
  • mutual release and indemnity,
  • surrender and holding over,
  • Landlord's rights on default.
• Exhibits to the lease include:
  • Determination of occupancy costs,
  • Rules and Regulations,
  • Landlord's and Tenant's Work.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Sublet all or part of a business premises in Ontario to a subtenant with this Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• The subtenant accepts the premises "as is".
  
• The subtenant agrees to pay rent and a proportionate share of the additional rent to the original tenant, who then pays the landlord.
• The subtenant must remove any leasehold improvements and must repair any damage at the end of the term.
• The subtenant and original tenant will each pay half of any fees associated with the sublease.
• The Sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• This Commercial Sublease Agreement template is intended for use in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Assign an existing lease on a PEI rental property to a new owner with this Prince Edward Island Assignment of Lease by Landlord.

• 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 Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Renew and extend a PEI 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 Prince Edward Island. 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 Prince Edward ISland, Canada.

AI Disclaimer

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