Small Claims

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

Before a single court document is filed, there is one step that resolves more disputes than most people realize: the demand letter. A well-crafted demand letter puts the other party on formal notice, establishes a clear record of the amount being claimed, and demonstrates to any future court that reasonable efforts were made to resolve… Read More

Every year on June 21, Canada observes National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the cultures, contributions, and enduring resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across this country. June 21 was chosen in part because of its significance as the summer solstice, a date of deep cultural importance to… Read More

Father’s Day is one of those occasions that has a way of making even the busiest people pause and reflect. It is a day set aside to recognize the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, father figures, and every man who has shown up for someone who needed them. From the entire team at MTS Paralegal Services P.C.,… Read More

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