From: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/finance-and-investing/covid19-cecra-small-business
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I am a small business tenant. How can I be sure that my property owner will forward the CECRA for small businesses funding to me?
The rent reduction agreement stipulates that if you have already paid the April, May and/or June rent, the landlord will either, at your choice:
- reimburse you for rent paid in excess of 25%, or
- provide you a credit for future rental payments"
Thus, it is up to you to speak with your tenant and get their agreement on whether to reimburse or credit future payments.