Overview of Legal Services
Landlord and Tenant Board
In Ontario, residential tenancies are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The Act sets out the rights and responsibilities of both residential landlords and tenants. The Landlord and Tenant Board allows for fair and accessible dispute resolution between most residential landlords and tenants.
Common reasons that a landlord may file with the Landlord and Tenant Board include but are not limited to the following:
Non-payment of rent
Persistent late-payment of rent
Damages to the rental unit and/or complex
Interference with the Landlord’s lawful rights and privileges
Landlord or an immediate family member requires the unit for personal use
Purchaser or an immediate family member requires the unit for personal use
Common reasons that a tenant may file with the Landlord & Tenant Board include but are not limited to the following:
Harassment and unlawful entries
Unlawful lock-out
Landlord unlawfully increased the rent
Landlord is in breach of their maintenance obligations
Landlord has served a notice of termination in bad faith
Contact one of our paralegal practitioners today to see how we can help you!
Small Claims Court
The Small Claims Court allows individuals and businesses to resolve disputes involving claims that fall within its prescribed monetary jurisdiction.
The monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court is currently $35,0000.00 exclusive of interest and costs.
Plaintiff
Have you suffered financial damage as a result of someone else’s actions? Perhaps you are owed money? Wondering what your options are?
Our paralegal practitioners can help you!
Defendant
Have you been served with a claim for damages? Let us help you! Our paralegal practitioners can outline your situation-specific options, guide you through each step of the process, and fight the claim filed against you.
We can provide you with legal advice specific to your dispute, draft and prepare your claim documents, assist you with resolution discussions, represent you before the Small Claims Court, and more!
Enforcing a Judgement
Perhaps you have already gone through the process of filing a claim and obtaining a judgement and now it’s time to collect. Not sure how to proceed?
We can help with this too!
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
The Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990 protects individuals from discrimination in various social areas on the basis of:
- Age
- Ancestry and citizenship
- Colour
- Creed
- Disability
- Ethnic origin
- Family status
- Gender identity
- Marital status
- Place of origin
- Race
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Receipt of public assistance
- Record of offences
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario assists with dispute resolution in matters involving complaints launched under the Code.
Applicant
Do you believe that you have been treated differently on the basis of a protected ground? Unsure on the process? Feeling overwhelmed?
Our paralegal practitioners can provide you with advice specific to your circumstances, and guide and support you every step of the way!
Respondent
Has someone filed an application against you with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario? We can help you fight the claims made in the application.
