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Can You Claim Moving Costs in Small Claims Court?
Relocating is expensive—doubly so when a dispute forces your hand. In Ontario, you can recover moving costs if they’re a reasonably foreseeable result of the other side’s breach or negligence, and you prove the amounts with documents. When Moving Costs Are Legally Recoverable You may claim moving expenses when they flow directly from: Courts/tribunals look… Read More
Suing for Breach of Service Contracts: Cleaners, Movers, and More
Contracts are the foundation of business relationships, whether with professional movers, residential cleaners, or other service providers. When one party fails to deliver the promised service, the result can be financial loss, property damage, or unnecessary stress. In Ontario, a breach of service contract may give rise to legal remedies under contract law. Tim at… Read More
How to File a Claim for a Loan Between Friends or Family
Lending money to a friend or relative is common, but when repayment doesn’t happen, it can become a legal headache. Ontario law offers a way to recover personal loans through Small Claims Court. Tim at MTS Paralegal Services helps clients document their claims correctly and pursue them effectively. Establishing That a Loan Exists To succeed,… Read More
When property damage occurs, the first question is often: who is responsible? In Ontario, landlords, tenants, and other parties must understand how to establish legal liability. Damage caused during a tenancy isn’t automatically negligence — it may simply be normal wear and tear, which landlords cannot charge tenants for. Proving negligence requires evidence that someone… Read More
How to Legally Collect Rent Owed After a Tenant Skips Town
Few situations are more frustrating for landlords than discovering a tenant has vacated a rental unit without paying the rent owed. When a tenant “skips town,” landlords are left facing financial losses and uncertainty about how to recover the outstanding balance. Fortunately, Ontario landlord tenant law provides clear avenues for landlords to pursue unpaid rent… Read More
