Blog - Landlord Tenant Board

On September 1, 2021 amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 under Bill 184 went into effect. Landlords awaiting hearings who know they gave a...

LANDLORD AND TENANT BOARD COMMON MYTHS #1 A landlord cannot evict a tenant in the winter  Myth: Tenants can be evicted at any time if the year. If...

Residential Tenancies Act, Common Myths Part 2 A landlord can demand post-dates cheques from a tenant if it is a term in the lease.  Myth: Section 108 of...

 Common Landlord and Tenant Board and Residential Tenancies Act Myths Part 3 The Residential Tenancies Act only applies if you have a written lease ...

 Common Landlord and Tenant Board and Residential Tenancies Act Myths Part 4 I wasn’t expecting to be doing another blog on Common Landlord and Tenant...

Section 83(6) of the Residential Tenancies Act requires the board to consider if the landlord offered a payment plan before proceeding with eviction for...

In Ontario, landlords can face T2 applications if they breach tenant rights. Defending these claims often requires a paralegal's expertise.

How much does it cost to hire a paralegal to evict a tenant?  Our office hears that question a lot. The answer is always “It depends.” It depends on...

First N5 Form Typically, an N5 form is served on the tenant for certain types of bad conduct issues. In the notice the landlord alleges the tenant is...

Recently, more landlords in Ontario are filing for evictions for personal use of properties. However, evictions done in bad faith can lead to lawsuits....

Evicting a tenant in Ontario is complex; self-represented landlords often struggle with legal complexities and tenant claims under the Residential Tenancies...

Ontario landlords: N8 applications for persistent late rent rarely lead to immediate eviction. Give clear notice and keep N4s as evidence; the LTB may instead...

In Ontario, an N12 form is given to a tenant when the landlord or the landlord’s spouse or child requires the rental unit for their own full time residence for...

 Evicting a Tenant in the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board has Gotten Harder Residential landlords have fewer rights in Ontario since the 2018 Rental...

Civil Litigations Paralegal Services offers expedited hearing support at the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board, ensuring landlords meet eligibility for faster...

Civil Litigations Paralegal Services: Empowering landlords to secure tenant payment plans and improve outcomes at the Landlord and Tenant Board. Ensure your...

 How can an Ontario Paralegal Help You? At Civil Litigations we are experts at small claims court representation and landlord and tenant board...

A Case Management Hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board can be the most important hearing whether the case settles or not. The Landlord and Tenant Board of...

Starting April 30, 2018 every new residential tenancy (with a few exceptions) entered into in Ontario must use the government’s new Standard Lease...

Many small landlords face eviction challenges at Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board due to complex rules. Inadequate applications can lead to dismissal.

 What Major Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act were Made Under Bill 184? Bill 184 (Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020)...

When a tenant fails to pay rent, a landlord can apply for eviction. The Landlord and Tenant Board may issue a pay-and-stay order, allowing the tenant to avoid...

If you are represented by a paralegal Ontario at the Landlord and Tenant Board, you could be awarded a representation under certain circumstances. This...

A Request to Review is used when a party to the action believes that either: a) the board member made a serious error in the order b) a party was not able to...

At the start of an LTB hearing session, the board member will highly recommend that the opposing parties volunteer to meet with a trained, impartial mediator,...

  How Long Does it Currently Take to get a Hearing Scheduled at the Landlord and Tenant Board? Many changes were made to the Residential Tenancies...

 When Should You Serve a Notice of Termination on a Tenant? Every application to the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board seeking to evict a tenant must...

Paralegals are more affordable than lawyers  In most cases paralegals charge less then lawyers for the same work. In some cases senior paralegals –...