Author: Andrea East

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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No Spec Tax on Westbank First Nation Lands

The recently introduced BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax (“Spec Tax”) is a topic of much discussion in our community lately.
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Which Contract to Use When Buying a Home on WFN Lands

Did you know that there is a different contract that is used when buying and selling a home on Westbank First Nations Lands?
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Commercial Leasing: Options for Landlords on Default

A landlord entering into a commercial lease should consider the rights it wishes to have if the tenant is not performing its obligations.
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Commercial Leasing: Landlord Not entitled to 6 Months’ Future Rent on Termination for Default

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.
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Commercial Leasing: Insurance for Landlords

Insurance is an important tool allowing landlords and tenants to allocate risk in a commercial lease. Here are some recommendations:
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Commercial Financing: Common Security Types

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 meet its repayment commitments.
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Owners Associations: Transition to Societies Act Deadline in 2018

All owners associations must file Societies Act transition paperwork by November 2018.
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Westbank First Nation Development Laws

Did you know that Westbank First Nation’s development laws are available through their website?
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125 Year Non-Cancellable Leases of Westbank First Nation Lands

There is a new trend in leases of Westbank First Nation’s reserve lands. Developers and landlords are moving to 125 year terms.
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Daniels v. Canada: Jurisdictional Clarity for Non-Status Indians and Metis

For years, non-status Indians and Metis individuals have been trapped in a jurisdictional game of hot potato between provincial governments and the Federal Government, often leaving those individuals ineligible for programs and assistance.
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Buying a Sublease on Westbank First Nations Land: The Conveyance Process

“Conveyancing” is the term your lawyer uses to describe the legal process of transferring an interest in land from the seller to the buyer.
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Owners Associations: New Societies Act Coming November 2016

The BC Government has passed a new Societies Act, which is expected to be brought into force in November of 2016.
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