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Can Foreigners Buy Commercial Property in Canada?
Foreigners can buy commercial property in Canada. The foreign buyer ban covers only residential buildings with three or fewer units. This guide explains what rules apply, how to structure the purchase, and the tax obligations non-residents face.
Hadri LawJul 7, 20265 min read
Read MoreNo Smoking Clause in a Lease Agreement: Drafting and Enforcing a Smoke-Free Commercial Lease in Ontario
A no smoking clause in a lease agreement does more than the Smoke-Free Ontario Act already does. This Ontario guide covers what a smoke-free commercial clause should cover, tobacco versus cannabis, vaping, signage, indemnity, and how landlords enforce a breach.
Hadri LawJul 2, 20265 min read
Read MoreWhat Is a Contract of Adhesion, and Is It Enforceable in Ontario?
A contract of adhesion is a take-it-or-leave-it standard form contract. This Ontario guide explains when courts will and will not enforce one, the unconscionability test from Uber v. Heller, and how businesses can draft standard terms that hold up.
Hadri LawJun 30, 20265 min read
Read MoreIndependent Legal Advice for a Shareholders Agreement: What It Is and When You Need It
Independent legal advice for a shareholders agreement means getting your own lawyer to review the deal before you sign. This guide explains when it's required, what the ILA certificate contains, and what it costs in Ontario.
Hadri LawJun 26, 20265 min read
Read MoreWhat Is a Design and Build Contract? An Ontario Guide
A design-build contract puts both design and construction under one agreement and one point of responsibility. This guide explains how it differs from design-bid-build, the CCDC 14 form, and the key clauses Ontario owners and contractors negotiate.
Hadri LawJun 25, 20265 min read
Read MoreDirector vs Shareholder: Who Runs the Company and Who Owns It?
A shareholder owns the corporation and a director runs it. This guide explains the two roles under the OBCA and CBCA, the duties each owes, and when a director can face personal liability in Ontario.
Hadri LawJun 23, 20265 min read
Read MoreWhat Does SPA Mean? Share Purchase Agreement Terminology Explained
SPA stands for Share Purchase Agreement. This glossary-style guide explains what it means, the key clauses inside it, and how a share purchase differs from an asset purchase in Ontario.
Hadri LawJun 18, 20265 min read
Read MoreCan a Seller Back Out of a Business Purchase Before Closing in Ontario?
A signed purchase agreement binds the seller, but a deal can still collapse over conditions, MAC clauses, or repudiation. Here is when an Ontario seller can lawfully walk away, and the buyer's remedies if they cannot.
Hadri LawJun 16, 20265 min read
Read MoreOntario Commercial Landlord Liability for Illegal Drug Activity: What You Need to Know Before July 1, 2026
Ontario's new drug activity law creates liability for commercial landlords who knowingly permit drug production or trafficking on leased premises. Here is what changes on July 1, 2026 and how to prepare.
Hadri LawJun 12, 20265 min read
Read MoreCommercial vs Residential Property in Ontario: The Legal Differences That Matter
Commercial property in Ontario does not work like residential. This guide covers the legal differences in leasing, zoning, financing, HST, and landlord remedies.
Hadri LawJun 11, 20265 min read
Read MoreCommercial Sublease in Ontario: A Legal Guide for Sublandlords and Subtenants
A commercial sublease sits on top of a head lease the sublandlord does not control. This Ontario guide covers landlord consent, sublease vs assignment, privity, and what happens if the head lease ends.
Hadri LawJun 9, 20265 min read
Read MoreLetter of Intent to Purchase a Business: A Buyer's Guide for Ontario
A letter of intent is the buyer's first formal offer to acquire a business. This Ontario guide covers binding versus non-binding clauses, exclusivity, deposit, due diligence access, and conditions to a definitive agreement.
Hadri LawJun 4, 20265 min read
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