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No Pets? Ontario Law Says Not So Fast
It sits right there in the lease, printed in plain language and signed by both parties: no pets allowed. Most tenants read that line and assume it settles the matter. Most landlords write it believing it gives them the power to demand a pet be removed. Both are working from a misunderstanding, because in Ontario… Read More
The N5 Notice: What It Really Means
Few pieces of paper cause more confusion between landlords and tenants than the N5 notice. A tenant who receives one often assumes eviction is imminent, while a landlord who serves one sometimes believes the tenant is already on their way out. Both are usually wrong. The N5 is a formal notice with a very specific… Read More
Every Child Matters: Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day set aside across Canada to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors who carry that history, and the families and communities still living with its legacy. MTS Paralegal Services P.C. joins communities across Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton,… Read More
Suing Over a Botched Repair Job in Ontario
Paying for a repair is supposed to solve a problem, not create a new one. Yet it happens constantly. The mechanic returns the car and the same noise is back within a week. The appliance repair leaves the fridge worse than before. The phone comes back from the shop with a new crack that was… Read More
Your Renovation Went Sideways. So Can a Claim
The renovation was supposed to add value and comfort. Instead it delivered crooked tile, a half-finished kitchen, or a contractor who cashed the deposit and stopped showing up. A renovation that goes sideways is one of the most stressful and expensive experiences a homeowner can face, and the frustration is compounded by not knowing what… Read More