Small Claims
In 2013, Tim Ellis founded MTS Paralegal Services P.C. with a straightforward goal: give everyday Ontarians access to quality legal representation without the price tag of a law firm. No inflated hourly rates. No unnecessary delays. Just experienced, no-nonsense advocacy for clients who needed someone in their corner. Tim did not walk into Small Claims… Read More
Illegal Rent Increases in the New Quarter: Tenant Rights
As a new financial quarter begins, many residential tenants in Ontario review their housing costs and contractual obligations to ensure financial stability. During this period, MTS Paralegal Services Professional Corporation frequently observes an increase in disputes related to rent adjustments that may not comply with statutory requirements. Understanding the legal framework governing rent increases is… Read More
Small Claims Documentation: Organizing Your File Effectively
Effective advocacy in Ontario’s Small Claims Court is grounded not only in legal argument but in meticulous preparation. Small claims documentation organizing your file effectively is often the decisive factor between a persuasive claim and a fragmented presentation. MTS Paralegal Services Professional Corporation frequently observes that litigants who succeed are those who approach documentation with… Read More
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
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