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Most tenants in Ontario know that the Landlord and Tenant Board is the primary forum for resolving disputes with a landlord. What far fewer tenants realize is that certain claims against a landlord can and should be pursued through Ontario Small Claims Court rather than the Board. Understanding which forum applies to which type of… Read More

Walking into Ontario Small Claims Court without understanding how evidence works is one of the most common and costly mistakes a claimant or defendant can make. The strength of a case does not rest on how confidently a party speaks or how compelling their story sounds. It rests on what they can actually prove. Evidence… Read More

Losing income because of someone else’s actions is one of the most financially damaging situations a person or small business can face. Whether the loss stems from a cancelled contract, wrongful dismissal, a client who simply stopped paying, or a dispute that disrupted business operations, the question that follows is usually the same: is there… Read More

One of the most common frustrations among Ontario landlords is the gap between when a problem with a tenancy arises and when they can legally reclaim their rental unit. The process is not fast, and for landlords who are not familiar with the steps involved, unexpected delays can make a difficult situation significantly worse. Understanding… Read More

Finding yourself in the middle of a legal dispute is stressful enough without having to navigate the process of choosing who should represent you. In Ontario, licensed paralegals are authorized to represent clients in a meaningful range of legal proceedings, and the right paralegal can make a significant difference in how a matter unfolds. The… Read More