Common Concerns:

Hiring a legal representative to assist with a dispute between a landlord and tenant can make a significant difference.  A trained legal representative will be...

When a landlord or tenant files an Application with the Landlord Tenant Board, particulars, being the specific details of allegations, are required. 

A brief summary to outline the urban myth false belief that a tenant cannot be evicted during the wintertime including explanation regarding undue hardship. 

Under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, a one-year limitation period applies for tenants to start legal proceedings. These limits start at the event's...

Typical within a Residential Tenancy Agreement is a 'guarantor' clause whereas a person, commonly the parent or parents of a young tenant, agree to guarantee...

When people are living within a residential complex conflict may arise due to differences in lifestyles, habits, beliefs, and general conduct.  Sanctions may...

If a matter is brought in the wrong venue, the matter may be 'kicked out'; and getting kicked out of the wrong venue when past the date in which the matter...

When a landlord or a tenant engages in conduct that causes harm to the other, the harmed party is required to take reasonable steps to minimize the harm in...

The article explains the legal differences between a tenant and an occupant, detailing their relevant rights and duties, including contractual obligations and...

In Ontario, section 59 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, outlines the procedures landlords must follow to address rent arrears. Key steps include...

When a tenant files a T6 Application regarding maintenance issues, the tenant may apply to make rent payments into the Landlord Tenant Board. 

A landlord may require a tenant to obtain and provide proof of liability insurance as long as such a mandate is contained within a valid lease. 

False information provided to a landlord by a prospective tenant may result in criminal charges.  Additionally, if friends of the prospective tenant assist,...

While it would seem that where rent is defined within a lease agreement as a specified dollar amount plus utilities, the issue of unpaid utilities should come...

After lease terms are set, either by writing or by conduct, a party to the lease, either landlord or tenant, are forbidden from unilaterally changing the...

Starting October 1, 2025, Ontario small claims and Landlord and Tenant Board limits will rise to $50,000, allowing plaintiffs to sue for higher amounts.

A landlords may enter a rental unit in accordance with section 27 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, subject to certain circumstances and issuing of...

In Ontario, paralegals are licensed to provide specific legal services and can represent clients in Small Claims Court, Provincial Offences Court, and...

In CET-74735-18 (Re), 2018 CanLII 88578, the Landlord Tenant Board ruled in favour of a tenant using parking spaces despite lease terms being silent. The Board...

Procedural fairness ensures that decisions affecting rights are impartial and transparent and include the right to know the case, to unbiased decision-makers,...

Procedural fairness in Canada ensures justice in legal proceedings by giving individuals fair opportunities to understand allegations and respond. Essential...

A tribunal is a quasi-judicial institution that handles specific issue disputes by combining expertise in particular areas with a more relaxed process than...