The applicant tenant brought an application for the interpretation of a commercial lease to determine responsibility for property taxes, utility arrears, renovation expenses, and management fees.
The court found that the lease unambiguously made the landlord responsible for property taxes.
The court also held the landlord responsible for utility arrears incurred prior to the lease that were necessary to maintain service.
However, the tenant was found responsible for renovation costs, as well as the landlord's reasonable legal and management fees.
