Introducing Canadian Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law for Commercial Tenancies, the first and only book focused exclusively on commercial landlord and tenant law in the context of insolvency proceedings. Written by award-winning bankruptcy and insolvency practitioner, David Bish, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of the legal regime in which these matters play out and features invaluable practical advice and observations from his years of practice. In addition to exploring the need for harmonization between bankruptcy and insolvency statutes, this book examines the jurisdiction and judicial discretion of the courts in making decisions in insolvency matters as well as the constitutional conflicts and privity of estates and of contract issues that can arise when the worlds of bankruptcy and insolvency law and commercial leasing collide.

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Canadian Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law for Commercial Tenancies offers specialized, practical information focusing on the key issues that are relevant in a bankruptcy and insolvency scenario involving a commercial landlord and tenant. Bish clearly and cogently analyzes the inherent legal tensions that arise when insolvency law and commercial leasing intersect, giving readers unprecedented insight into this intricate area of the law.

After providing a practical overview of the steps involved in commencing insolvency proceedings â€" complete with a description of model court orders and comeback clauses â€" the author delves into the statutory and common law as they relate to issues of particular importance to landlords and tenants when commencing proceedings, including: