Ontario Sublease Agreement for Commercial Premises

Commercial tenants, sublet all or part of your business premises to a subtenant with this Commercial Sublease Agreement (Gross Lease).

• Gross Sublease. The sublease is a gross sublease, meaning that the subtenant is responsible for payment of rent only. All taxes, common area costs and other costs are paid by the existing tenant as sublandlord under the sublease.
• Maintenance. The subtenant is responsible for maintaining the premises in good repair and condition.
• Insurance. The subtenant must carry comprehensive general liability insurance naming the sublandlord as additional insured.
• Fixtures. The subtenant has the right to remove its fixtures from the premises but must repair any damage caused by installing or removing the fixtures.
• Environmental Compliance. The subtenant must conduct its business in compliance with environmental laws.
• This is a generic legal form which does not specifically reference the laws of any country or region.
• The form is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable.

Canadian franchise laws require franchisors to provide potential franchisees with this Franchise Disclosure Document.

• The Disclosure Document discloses all relevant information about the franchisor and the franchise business as required by franchise laws and regulations for the Provinces of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, including:
  • the franchisor's corporate structure and history,
  • the business experience of the principals of the franchisor,
  • any current or potential litigation involving the franchisor,
  • initial franchise fees and other fees to be paid by a franchisee,
  • financing, working capital, and estimates of annual operating costs,
  • restrictions on sources of products and services, and restrictions on what the franchisee may sell,
  • assistance and training programs offered by the franchisor,
  • government licenses, registrations and authorizations,
  • provisions for renewal, transfer and termination of the franchise,
  • financial statements and information,
  • forms and addenda to meet province-specific requirements.
• The form is available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in 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.

Screen your potential franchisees by having them complete this Confidential Evaluation and Application Form, for Canadian franchises.

• Evaluate the skills and expertise of the applicant franchisee, based on employment background and management history.
• Verify the applicant's financial resources by performing credit checks and other searches, based on the financial information provided.
• Assess the overall business capabilities of the applicant.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

Bad things can happen when a franchisee is unable to meet its obligations. Be sure to have all your franchisees sign this Guarantee and Indemnification.

A franchisee may, for any number of reasons, find itself unable to fulfill its obligations under the Franchise Agreement. To protect your business against franchisee default, it is essential to have your franchisees sign a Guarantee and Indemnification Agreement.

Legal Basis and Structure

This document is a Canadian legal form created specifically for franchise relationships. Under the terms of the agreement, a principal of the franchisee company personally guarantees the fulfillment of all obligations and the payment of any amounts owed to the franchisor under the Franchise Agreement.

Indemnification Provisions

The franchisee company agrees to indemnify the franchisor against any losses or claims that arise as a result of the franchisee's default or inability to perform.

Acknowledgment and Covenants

By signing the Guarantee and Indemnification, the principal of the franchisee acknowledges and agrees to be bound personally by the covenants outlined in the Franchise Agreement.

Benefits of Having the Guarantee in Place

Requiring all franchisees to execute this Guarantee and Indemnification provides legal recourse if a franchisee fails to meet its obligations or is unable to continue operating its business.

Access and Governing Law

The Guarantee and Indemnification form is available for immediate download following purchase. The agreement is governed by the laws of Canada.