Environmental Liability for Commercial Landlords in Ontario: Phase I, Phase II and What They Cost
A tenant runs an auto shop on your property for eight years, pays rent on time, and leaves. Two years later, a buyer’s lender orders a Phase I environmental site assessment, the consultant flags the old service bays, and soil sampling confirms petroleum contamination. The tenant is long gone. The cleanup bill is yours. This […]
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Fire Safety Plans, ESA and Elevator Compliance: The Commercial Building Checklist
A fire prevention officer in Ontario can walk into your commercial building at any reasonable time, without a warrant, and ask to see your fire safety plan. Then your sprinkler records. Then last year’s fire alarm inspection report. If those documents are missing, outdated, or half-finished, it doesn’t matter how well the equipment actually works. […]
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Questions to Ask a Commercial Property Manager Before You Sign
The right commercial property manager can help protect your investment, maintain tenant relationships, control operating costs, and improve the day-to-day performance of your building. However, choosing a property manager based only on a sales presentation or a low management fee can create problems later. A polished pitch does not always reflect how a company handles […]
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GTA Commercial Rent Trends 2026: Which Markets Are Growing and What Owners Should Know
Commercial rents across the Greater Toronto Area are not moving in one direction in 2026. While some property owners are benefiting from strong demand and limited supply, others are facing longer vacancies, changing tenant expectations, and pressure to rethink their leasing strategies. The difference often comes down to three factors: property type, location, and how […]
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