This presentation examines factors at play when commercial leases are assigned, and considers some of the interests of landlords, tenants, and assignees. Topics addressed include privity of contract and privity of estate; the nature of an assignment; lease obligations; considerations when deciding between an assignment and a sublease; consents to an assignment; and considerations when negotiating an assignment agreement, clause, or lease provision. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference. Total running time is 1 hour.

These on-demand programs provide invaluable insights into trends and red flags within real estate law.  The total running time for each presentation ranges between 50-90 minutes.

Relocation clauses in commercial leases give landlords the right to force their tenants to relocate to a different space. Although relocation clauses are important for landlords, they can have a significant impact on commercial tenants. This webinar examines important considerations from the perspectives of both landlords and tenants. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on November 7, 2022. Total running time is 60 minutes.

Analyze the lifecycle of commercial leases, including offers to lease, lease negotiations, tenant financing, default and enforcement, and current trends. Topics include current trends in commercial leasing, including requests for rent relief, surrender, and more. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2020. Total running time is 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Analyze the lifecycle of commercial leases, including offers to lease, lease negotiations, tenant financing, default and enforcement, and current trends. Topics include, offers to lease versus letters of intent. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2020. Total running time is  46 minutes.

Analyze the lifecycle of commercial leases, including offers to lease, lease negotiations, tenant financing, default and enforcement, and current trends. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in October, 2020. Total running time is 5 hours, 59 minutes. Each presentation in this program is also available for individual purchase.

Develop a solid foundation in real estate law and conveyancing. Review standard documents, processes, and timelines. Examine key legislation, typical contract terms, land titles procedures, and common issues. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in April 2018. Total running time is 2 hours, 23 minutes.

The purchase and sale agreement is a document that facilitates a diverse range of transactions, from simple home purchases to highly complex commercial property sales. Effectively representing one’s client in real estate deals involves a familiarity with the areas of law that govern the agreements and an awareness of the breadth of due diligence activities required to ensure transactional transparency and representational accuracy. This paper explores key aspects of a purchase and sale agreement, focusing on due diligence, conditions, and representations and warranties. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Conference program in Kananaskis on October 18 – 19, 2024.

This paper examines factors at play when commercial leases are assigned, and considers some of the interests of landlords, tenants, and assignees. Topics addressed include privity of contract and privity of estate; the nature of an assignment; reasons for assigning a leasehold interest; lease obligations; considerations when deciding between an assignment and a sublease; consents to an assignment; and considerations when negotiating an assignment agreement, clause, or lease provision. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Conference in Kananaskis on October 20 & 21, 2023.

Unilateral relocations by landlords can catch tenants by surprise and result in costly business interruptions and moving costs. This paper provides an overview of relocation clauses and highlights some considerations that should be made by landlords and tenants to mitigate and prevent possible risks. This paper was presented at LESA’s Understanding Relocation Provisions in Commercial Leasing webinar on November 7, 2022.

This paper provides an overview of the legislation and case law respecting force majeure clauses in commercial leases, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Real Estate: Leasing program in Lake Louise on October 23, 2020.

This paper provides an overview of the Letter of Intent and the Offer to Lease in the commercial leasing context. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Real Estate: Leasing program in Lake Louise on October 23, 2020.

This paper provides a how-to guide for running a real estate file when acting for the buyer. It provides tips and information for handling a file from start to finish, including receiving the purchase contract, conducting searches, reviewing and preparing purchase and mortgage documents, meeting with and reporting to clients, and requesting funds and closing. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Fundamentals program in Edmonton on April 17, 2018 and in Calgary on April 24, 2018.  

This paper provides a how-to guide for running a real estate file when acting for the seller. It provides tips for handling a file from start to finish, including information on title and tax searches, payout statements, Real Property Reports, trust letters, closings, and common problems and mistakes. It also includes recommended practice guides for Real Property Reports. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Real Estate Fundamentals program in Edmonton on April 17, 2018 and in Calgary on April 24, 2018.