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Permitted use clauses determine how tenants can use leased premises and can affect business expansion and assignment of the lease.

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A sole proprietorship is one of the most common business structures in Ontario. It is simple to start, flexible to operate, and gives the owner full control over decision-making. In a sole proprietorship, there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business. This structure can be an excellent fit for many entrepreneurs, especially in the early stages.

It is more common than many business owners realize to occupy commercial premises without having signed a formal lease agreement. This can happen when a landlord delays providing the lease, when negotiations drag on while the tenant moves in, or when both parties rely on informal arrangements to get the business operational quickly.

Entering into a commercial lease agreement is one of the most significant legal and financial commitments a business will make. Unlike residential leases, commercial leases are not standardized, are not tenant-friendly by default, and are largely governed by contract rather than statute.

Commercial landlords in Ontario are not subject to rent increase caps. Learn why rent increase caps are critical in commercial leases and how a lawyer helps protect tenants.