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Can a Tenant Withhold Rent for Repairs in Ontario?
Unresolved maintenance issues are one of the most frustrating experiences a tenant in Ontario can face. When a landlord ignores repair requests for weeks or months, the instinct to simply stop paying rent as leverage is understandable. However, under Ontario law, withholding rent without proper legal authority is one of the most dangerous mistakes a… Read More
Happy Canada Day from MTS Paralegal Services P.C.
July 1 is here, and from coast to coast Canadians are marking another year of the nation they are proud to call home. Flags are flying, fireworks are being planned, and communities across Ontario are coming together to celebrate. From the entire team at MTS Paralegal Services P.C., Happy Canada Day to every client, colleague,… Read More
For Ontario landlords who genuinely need their rental unit back for personal use, the N12 notice is the legal mechanism the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 provides to pursue that goal. Officially titled the Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit, the N12 is one… Read More
Suing for Property Damage in Ontario Small Claims Court
Property gets damaged every day in Ontario. Vehicles get hit in parking lots. Rental units get left in disrepair by tenants. Contractors cause damage to homes they were hired to fix. Neighbours allow trees to fall onto fences. In every one of these situations, the person who suffered the loss has a right to pursue… Read More
What Happens If You Lose in Ontario Small Claims Court?
Walking out of an Ontario Small Claims Court hearing without the outcome you were hoping for is a difficult experience. Whether you were the plaintiff whose claim was dismissed or the defendant who was ordered to pay, the immediate question is the same: what happens now? The answer depends on the specific outcome, the amount… Read More