No, because it is classed as a “vital service. But if the bill is in the name of the tenant and the tenant did not pay the bill, and the service is cut off, then the Landlord is not responsible.

Yes. There is nothing in the RTA that prevents a tenant from being evicted during the winter.

No. If you withhold rent, the landlord can give you a notice of termination for non-payment of rent and then file an application to evict you.

Yes, but only with permission from the Landlord

Read the notice to see why and when the landlord is asking you to leave. You may want to:
• talk to the landlord about the notice and correct any problems, if possible.
• leave the unit.
• stay in the unit and see if the landlord files an application with the LTB. You will have a chance to explain the situation at a hearing. You have the right to stay in your unit until the LTB issues an eviction order.

Yes. If a tenant’s rent cheque is returned NSF, a landlord can ask the tenant to pay for the charges the landlord has to pay to the bank, plus an administrative charge of up to $20. Landlords can also claim any NSF cheque charges if they apply to the LTB for arrears of rent.

Yes, but proper notices and applications must be filed within certain timelines.  Failing to do so results in delays and additional costs.

• Unpaid accounts for goods or services sold and delivered
• Unpaid loans
• Property damage
• Personal injuries
• Breach of contract

• An individual
• A company/corporation or registered partnership

Yes, but you need to prove that a binding agreement was in place and without written documentation this is very difficult to prove

A claim can’t be filed if more than two years has passed since the incident happen.

• If you win, the judge may order the defendant to pay some of your costs.
• Even if you win, the person/business you sued still might not pay you or return your
  goods. Then the next step would be to enforce the judgment, involving fees.

Depending on the case, it could take approximately one year or more.

To start a claim, you must complete a Statement of Claim. When this is done, bring the form to Small Claims Court. An authorized officer of the Court must number, register and sign the documents before they can be served on the defendant.

Yes. A judgment will appear for 7 years from the last date activity was reported on the judgment (e.g. last payment). A judgment is also enforceable for 15 years. If an execution is registered against your name and you own a home, it will affect your ability to refinance your home.

Yes, many people represent themselves in court.

Yes, but there are risks involved if you are unfamiliar with the Rules and other applicable legislation which would put you at a disadvantage and be detrimental to your case.

If judgement is ordered in your favour you can request your legal fees be paid by the unsuccessful party based on 15% of the amount claimed.  A Judge may be able to order costs above 15% in special circumstances.

Yes, and you could add demerit points on your license.

2 years from the date of conviction, plus you may also notice an increase in your insurance premium for 3 years.

Yes, once the insurance company becomes aware of the ticket. Insurers usually contact the Ministry of Transportation and check the driver’s abstract when a renewal comes due.

• An officer’s disclosure, such as your dialogue with him admitting your guilt
• Delivery time of the disclosure, the time between defense date and trial date.
• Your past record

• Not necessarily because the officer may have a good reason why he could not be present that day.
• The prosecutor may ask for an adjournment the same as you could if you needed more time for one reason or another

This is up to the prosecutor. Some cities will withdraw the offense and others will accept a guilty plea for a lesser fine. There is no hard-fast rule on the discretion of paper charges.

Yes. There are a few exceptions which include medical (letter from a physician), driving in reverse, engaged in work requiring you to exit from your car at frequent intervals when not travelling above 40 km/hr.

When all outstanding fines are paid in full, it takes three to five working days to re-instate your driver’s license. You must also pay a re-instatement fee to the Ministry of Transportation (Service Ontario) before you will be re-instated.

Refusing to provide a breath sample is a criminal offence. If you refuse a breath test, you will be charged with refusing to comply with a police demand. If you’re found guilty, you will be sentenced to a minimum $2000 fine and a 1-year driving prohibition for a first offence. A second offence has a minimum punishment of 30 days in jail.