Commercial Leases in New York — Key Differences from Ontario

New York commercial leases, particularly in New York City, have their own market norms, terms, and legal framework. Here is what tenants and landlords need to understand.

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What This Article Will Cover

The New York commercial lease landscape: net leases, gross leases, and market norms in NYC vs. other markets
Personal guarantee requirements in New York commercial leases and how they differ from Ontario norms
Rent stabilization: does it apply to commercial tenants in New York? (Generally no, but the rules are complex)
Holdover tenants and the double-rent trap in New York commercial leases
Assignment and subletting in New York commercial leases
The implied warranty of habitability and commercial tenants: limited application in New York
COVID-era commercial tenant protections: what remains and what has expired

Canada/Ontario comparison: Both New York and Ontario commercial leases are predominantly governed by contract with limited statutory protection for tenants. However, market norms, standard terms, and enforcement procedures differ significantly. See the Ontario Commercial Leases article for the Canadian context.

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