Ontario has announced its intention to protect commercial tenants from
eviction by landlords.
The proposal, not yet law, will protect commercial tenants from being locked
out or having their assets seized by their landlords due to the negative
impacts of COVID-19.
The proposed changes to the Commercial Tenancies Act would temporarily halt
evictions of businesses that are eligible for federal/provincial rent
assistance.
If passed, the legislation will reverse evictions that occurred on or after
June 3, 20