Small Claims

Most Ontario tenants know that their landlord cannot raise their rent by whatever amount they choose. What fewer people understand is exactly how the system works, what limits apply, and under what circumstances a landlord can apply to exceed those limits through a process known as an Above Guideline Increase. For both landlords and tenants… Read More

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

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

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