Small Claims
Understanding Garnishment: Enforcing Judgments in Ontario
Understanding Garnishment in the Ontario Legal System In Ontario, obtaining a judgment in Small Claims Court or the Superior Court of Justice does not always guarantee voluntary payment by the debtor. Creditors often find themselves in the position of needing to enforce their judgment through statutory mechanisms. One of the most effective enforcement tools available… Read More
Preparing Evidence for Ontario Small Claims Court: Best Practices
Introduction Commencing or defending a claim in the Ontario Small Claims Court requires more than the articulation of grievances or the filing of standard forms. The success of any litigant’s case is heavily contingent on the quality, credibility, and admissibility of evidence presented before the court. Proper preparation of evidence is not merely a procedural… Read More
Illegal Rent Increases: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
Rental housing in Ontario is regulated by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA). A key protection is rent control, which limits how much (and how often) rent can be increased. When landlords do not follow the rules, tenants may face unlawful rent hikes—and landlords risk repayment orders and other consequences. Tim at MTS Paralegal Services… Read More
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
