Commercial Lease & Contract Lawyers in Edmonton

Our commercial lease lawyers in Edmonton review, negotiate and draft commercial leases, and our contract lawyers prepare supply, service, independent contractor and other business agreements.

What we handle

• Commercial lease review
• Offers to lease
• Lease renewals & assignments
• Supply & service agreements
• Independent contractor agreements
• Terms & conditions

Before you sign a commercial lease

Commercial tenants don't have the protections that residential tenants have under the Residential Tenancies Act — the lease itself governs. Key terms to understand include:

• Rent structure — base rent plus additional rent (operating costs, property taxes, common area maintenance) in a net lease
• Term, renewal and early termination rights
• Personal guarantees — whether you're personally on the hook
• Assignment and subletting — important if you ever sell your business
• Improvements and restoration — who pays for fit-up, and what happens at the end
• Use, exclusivity and signage

Many terms are settled in the offer to lease, so get advice before signing that too.

Commercial contracts

Clear contracts prevent disputes. We draft and review agreements covering scope of work, payment terms, liability limits, indemnities, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination and dispute resolution.

Landlords

We also act for landlords preparing leases and dealing with tenant defaults. If a dispute arises, our litigation team can help.