Author: Andrea East

As a business lawyer, Andrea loves the challenge of guiding her clients through complex commercial transactions and real estate projects, and she strives for excellence with every task. Andrea has previously…

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The recently introduced BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax (“Spec Tax”) is a topic of much discussion in our community lately.
Did you know that there is a different contract that is used when buying and selling a home on Westbank First Nations Lands?
A landlord entering into a commercial lease should consider the rights it wishes to have if the tenant is not performing its obligations.
The BC Courts recently had the opportunity to consider the enforceability of a lease clause requiring a tenant to pay 6 months’ future rent on termination for breach of lease.
Insurance is an important tool allowing landlords and tenants to allocate risk in a commercial lease. Here are some recommendations:
The purpose of security in a commercial financing transaction is to give the lender comfort (or security) that the lender will have access to assets if the borrower fails to

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