Commercial Real Estate

Where complex real estate deals meet clear legal guidance.

Strategic legal support for serious real estate decisions.

At JSS Law Professional Corporation, we deliver strategic legal guidance and precise transactional support for a full range of commercial real estate matters across Ontario. Whether you’re a business owner securing new commercial space, a developer acquiring land, or a landlord managing complex lease arrangements, our team provides the clarity, protection, and professionalism needed to move forward with confidence.

Commercial real estate transactions often involve high-value assets, intricate financial structures, and a web of regulatory requirements. JSS Law Professional Corporation helps you navigate these complexities with informed strategy and meticulous attention to detail.

Our Commercial Real Estate Legal Services

Purchase & Sale Transactions

  • Drafting and reviewing Agreements of Purchase and Sale for office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, and vacant land

  • Comprehensive due diligence (title, zoning, environmental, liens, litigation risks, etc.)

  • Managing closings, mortgage discharges, title transfers, and registrations

Commercial Leasing

  • Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing leases for retail, industrial, office, and ground-use properties

  • Representing landlords and tenants in renewals, subleases, amendments, and terminations

  • Advising on CAM charges, rent escalation clauses, indemnities, and default remedies

Financing & Mortgages

  • Representing borrowers and lenders in commercial financing transactions

  • Preparing and registering charges, assignments of rents, and security agreements

  • Issuing lender legal opinions on borrower status and enforceability

Land Development & Planning

  • Zoning and land-use compliance guidance

  • Reviewing Official Plans, zoning by-laws, development charges, and site plan agreements

  • Negotiating and drafting development agreements with municipalities

Title, Easements & Co-Ownership

  • Conducting title searches and resolving defects

  • Drafting easements, rights-of-way, and shared-use agreements

  • Structuring co-ownership, joint ventures, and partnership agreements

Environmental Compliance & Risk Management

  • Advising on Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments

  • Addressing liability under the Environmental Protection Act

  • Structuring transactions to reduce environmental exposure and long-term risk

Who We Serve

  • Property developers and builders

  • Commercial landlords and tenants

  • Institutional investors & REITs

  • Franchisors and franchisees

  • Retail chains, medical clinics, and professional offices

  • Industrial, warehouse, and logistics operators

  • Real estate brokers and asset managers

  • Private lenders & Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs)

🤝 Collaborative Approach:
We work seamlessly with realtors, lenders, planners, engineers, financial advisors, and other professionals to support your transaction from start to finish.

Key Legal Considerations in Ontario Commercial Real Estate

  • Planning Act compliance: Restrictions affecting land transfers, severances, and subdivisions

  • Land Titles vs. Registry System: Understanding registration requirements

  • Commercial Tenancies Act: Limited statutory protection strong leases are essential

  • Municipal by-laws & zoning: Critical to verify use permissions before acquisition or leasing

  • HST on commercial property: Most transactions trigger HST; input tax credits and exemptions must be assessed

  • Vacant Unit & Municipal Taxes: Increasing local levies require proper reporting and planning

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a trusted legal partner, delivering justice through expertise, integrity, and client-focused solutions.

Commitment to Justice

We advocate fearlessly and responsibly, always focused on protecting your rights and achieving fair outcomes.

Our Mission

Our mission is to protect your rights with expertise and resolve your legal matters with fairness and precision.