For many small businesses the choice of premises is crucial to the viability of the business.  While location, size and costs of the premises may dominate consideration, you must also be aware of your rights and obligations contained in the written lease of the premises.

As a tenant, If your business is a retail business as defined in the Retail Shop Leases Act  then you may receive certain protections.  If you are a landlord of a premises and your tenant is a retail business you may have certain obligations that must be observed.

DC Adolphe Legal can advise tenants and landlords on all issues in respect of negotiating, renewing or amending a lease.  We can also assist parties that have a dispute related to a lease.