Karsten Lee and Alexandra DiCenzo explore ways in which landlords and tenants can both be proactive with respect to pandemics and safeguarding their business interests in the next few months and into the future. Aside from the adjustments that

S2E5. - Default Tug-Of-War Landlords Vs. Tenants

Nov 6th, 2020 33m 42s

Caitlin Steven and Krista Chaytor discuss an increasingly common situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic: tenants being in default of rent, but landlords being unwilling or legally unable to terminate the lease because of that default. They then d

S2E4. Navigating The Real Estate Market With Fred And Jay Waks

Nov 6th, 2020 50m 13s

Lisa Borsook sits down with Toronto real-estate entrepreneurs Fred and Jay Waks to chat about the current real estate market and the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. They share their experiences that have shaped them into the rea

S2E3. Keepin’ it Tight with Co-tenancy Clauses

Apr 14th, 2020 27m 3s

Karsten Lee and Robert Eisenberg discuss the application of co-tenancy clauses in lease agreements, touching on the issues raised in the insolvency cases of Target and Sears in Canada, and providing tips for ensuring your agreement is tight and

S2E2. Distribution Centre Leases – Suited for You?

Apr 14th, 2020 25m 22s

Lisa Borsook and David Thompson dig deep into two types of distribution centre leases – build to suit and existing industrial premises. They discuss why these types of leases are not like the others, the essential things to think about when neg

S2E1. Deconstructing The Construction Act

Apr 14th, 2020 20m 12s

Caitlin Steven sits down with Faren Bogach and Krista Chaytor to chat about the recent substantial changes in the Construction Act. They cover the changes that impact tenant and leasehold improvement allowances; common lien issues; the introduc

S1E8. Office Sharing

Sep 18th, 2019 21m 34s

Lawyers Lisa Borsook and David Thompson discuss everything office sharing. Find out what is driving this global trend; the various kinds of office sharing arrangements and how all of this works in practical terms.

S1E7. Good Faith in Leasing Law

Sep 18th, 2019 29m 47s

Lawyers David Thompson and Karsten Lee set you on the right track with respect to the duty of good faith in commercial leasing.

S1E6. Terminating Commercial Leases for Non-Rent Defaults

Sep 18th, 2019 20m 37s

Lawyers Krista Chaytor and Caitlin Steven discuss termination issues in the commercial leasing context. Understand your rights, obligations and risks when there’s a breach of a lease for something other than the payment of rent.

S1E5. Property Technology and Commercial Leasing

Sep 18th, 2019 19m 34s

Lawyers Lisa Borsook and David Thompson talk Prop Tech. In 2018, we saw an explosion of property technology. Find out what is driving this movement, from AI, to automated valuation models, to the "internet of things" and much more.

S1E4. Unattractive Properties

Sep 18th, 2019 24m 12s

Lawyers Karsten Lee and Robert Eisenberg talk “unattractive properties.” What exactly do we mean when we’re taking about unattractive properties? Tune in to find out!

S1E3. Food Halls in Commercial Leasing

Sep 18th, 2019 27m 46s

Out with the old (traditional food courts) and in with the new (food halls). This innovative approach to dining and shopping is on the rise and poses a new opportunity for property owners.

S1E2. Cannabis and Leasing - Part 2

Sep 18th, 2019 19m 56s

Lawyers Karsten Lee and Robert Eisenberg talk about how cannabis is the new “big thing” in retail. They provide a detailed breakdown of the various challenges that cannabis leasing can present in the Canadian context. This is part two of a two-

S1E1. Cannabis and Leasing - Part 1

Sep 18th, 2019 16m 18s

WeirTalking Leasing: Teaser

Sep 13th, 2019 4m 26s

Introducing WeirTalking Leasing: an eight-episode podcast series from WeirFoulds LLP's commercial leasing group. Listen to a preview of an upcoming episode on leasing issues in cannabis.

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