Canada: Real Estate

Data center leases represent a fundamental departure from traditional commercial real estate agreements, functioning as hybrid instruments that combine property rights with infrastructure service guarantees. As hyperscalers and institutional investors pour capital into this specialized sector, understanding the unique provisions governing power allocation, cooling systems, and service level agreements becomes essential for effective risk allocation across the capital stack.

Can strata corporations in British Columbia legally charge move-in and move-out fees, and if so, what makes these fees valid under the Strata Property Act? This article examines the regulatory framework governing user fees in strata communities and explores recent tribunal decisions that have challenged unreasonable moving fee practices. Through case law analysis, discover what constitutes an objectively reasonable moving fee and how strata corporations can avoid costly disputes.

Toronto property owners face a significant and growing municipal tax obligation that has caught many off guard — the Vacant Home Tax, commonly referred to as the VHT.