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A speeding ticket arrives and the instinct for most Ontario drivers is the same: pay the fine, move on, and avoid the hassle of fighting it. That instinct is understandable, but it comes at a cost that most drivers significantly underestimate. Paying a speeding ticket in Ontario is not simply settling a debt. It is… Read More

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