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When Tenants Break Verbal Agreements: Legal Steps to Take
Verbal agreements remain common in Ontario’s rental landscape, particularly where landlords and tenants rely on trust, familiarity, or informal arrangements. While such agreements may appear flexible, disputes often arise when expectations are not met. When a tenant breaks a verbal agreement, landlords frequently question whether any legal remedy exists in the absence of written documentation…. Read More
More Than "Just a Paralegal": Understanding the Value of Licensed Paralegal Service in Ontario
By Timothy Ellis | MTS Paralegal Services | Licensed Paralegal, Ontario After more than twenty-three years providing licensed paralegal service in Ontario, I have lost count of how many times I have heard the phrase: “just a paralegal.” Let’s be clear. That phrase is not modest. It reflects a misunderstanding — one that has lingered… Read More
Navigating Claims for Unpaid Loans Between Friends
MTS Paralegal Services Professional Corporation frequently encounters disputes arising from unpaid loans between friends, a situation where personal trust and legal enforceability often collide. Informal loans are common in Ontario, particularly where parties rely on longstanding relationships rather than written agreements. When repayment does not occur as expected, the resulting dispute can strain friendships and… Read More
Family Day Legal Awareness: Supporting Households Facing Disputes
Family Day in Ontario is a moment set aside to recognize stability, cooperation, and mutual support within households. From a legal perspective, these values also underpin many rights and obligations that affect families in everyday life. Disputes involving housing, finances, contractual responsibilities, or shared property often place significant strain on households, particularly when legal uncertainty… Read More
