A landlord has the right to enter in the rental unit (“unit”) in specific circumstances. Landlords are required to follow specific procedures outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the "RTA"). This section illustrates the two types of entries and the...

A majority of landlords have tenancy agreements with their tenants for a minimum of one year. After one year, the landlord will either sell or move into the rental unit. One of the most significant challenges a landlord faces is evicting tenants from the rental...

In a majority of issues between the landlord and tenant is about Non – Payment of Payment. If a tenant does not pay the legal rent, the landlord starts with serving a notice to end a tenancy early for non- Payment of rent (N4) to the tenant to either collect the...

There are various disputes where an individual can file a claim to obtain a judgement as a remedy in the Small Claims Court (“the Court”) pursuant to the O. Reg. 258/98: Rules of The Small Claims Court. This section explains frequent conflicts that individuals can...

Three steps must be followed pursuant to the O. Reg. 258/98: Rules of The Small Claims Court To resolve a conflict between two parties for money or the return of personal property valued at $35, 000 or less. This section explains how to submit a claim with the...

Wrongful termination is when an employer terminates an employee because the employee breached the employment terms and condition. This would be considered termination without cause. Some scenarios an employer can terminate an employee without providing reasonable...

To resolve a conflict between a landlord and tenant, there are four steps that must be followed pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 S.O. 2006 and with the Landlord and Tenant Board (“the Board”). This section tells you what to do before you file an...

Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced Bill 184 that proposed the new Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act (the '”Act'"). The purpose of this Act is to resolve disputes between a landlord and tenant efficiently.  There...