At the end of the commercial lease, the tenant must generally vacate the leased premises, hand over the keys to the landlord and comply with the obligations stipulated in the lease regarding the handover of the premises.
The tenant must return the premises in the condition in which he received them, subject to changes resulting from age, normal wear and tear or force majeure, in accordance with the rules of the Civil Code of Quebec and the applicable provisions of the lease.
He must also remove his personal belongings, equipment, and any fixtures whose removal is required by the lease. The fate of tenant improvements and permanent fixtures depends in particular on their nature, the terms of the lease, and applicable regulations.
Depending on the circumstances and the terms of the lease, the landlord may require that certain fixtures be removed and the premises restored to their original condition. The tenant may also be liable for any damage caused by the removal of their belongings or fixtures.
The tenant remains responsible for rents and other sums due under the lease and must comply with obligations that remain after its termination.
The parties are advised to inspect the premises upon the tenant's departure and to record their condition in writing in order to prevent disputes concerning repairs, installations and any sums that may be owed.