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04/05/2023

Looking at renting a new house or apartment? Whether you are a tenant or the landlord be sure you're using the Standard Lease found on the province of Ontario's website! When coupled with the Standard Lease Guide it is the safest and easiest way to ensure that your rights are protected on both ends of the transaction. The best part? It's FREE to download!

Check it out today!

A guide, in multiple languages, to help landlords and tenants understand and complete the Standard Form of Lease (standard lease). It also contains information on rental rules, and rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under the Residential Tenancies Act.

12/06/2022

Ever wonder what a Notary does exactly? Take a look at the picture below! We can help you with any and all of your notary needs from legal applications to passports- give us a call today!

01/21/2022

**This post does not constitute legal advice, you should always consult with a legal professional for accurate information to your situation**

Q: My landlord just told me that I can't keep my pet in my rental unit, do I have to get rid of them?

A: According to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17:

" “No pet” provisions void
14 A provision in a tenancy agreement prohibiting the presence of animals in or about the residential complex is void. 2006, c. 17, s. 14."

Short answer is no you do not have to get rid of your pet. That being said there are always exceptions to the rule so be sure to reach out to a legal professional for a personal consultation for accurate information relevant to your situation before you do anything.

01/20/2022

Did you know that as of January 1, 2020 the cost to apply for a criminal pardon was reduced by the Federal government from $658 to only $50? Now is the best time to reach out to a legal professional for assistance in applying for your record suspension! Call us today for more information!

01/20/2022

If you are a tenant and haven't heard this yet it is important for you to know! As of January 1st of this year rent rates are once again allowed to be increased (the allowable limit of 1.2% of course) with notice from your landlord. Given the state of the rental market its more important than ever to know your rights as a tenant before you are taken advantage of.

If you have any questions or concerns about the latest actions of your landlord be sure to reach out to a legal professional for advice before doing anything!

As of Jan. 1, landlords in Ontario once again have the ability to raise rents. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions on rental increases.

01/19/2022

Even though this article may be from an American source it does contain some good tips for new landlords to consider following if they want to avoid problems in their new or first time rentals.

As always, if you do experience a problem with your tenants be sure to reach out and receive a professional legal opinion before you do anything that could put you in a worse position down the line.

Being a new landlord can be tough. We will guide you with finding and screening tenants, creating a rental agreement, collecting rent, etc.. Read now!

01/19/2022

This article from Auto Remarketing Canada may be from 2014 but it still contains some valid points for car dealers regarding supplying curbsiders with vehicles and is an interesting read if you've never thought about the legalities and logistics of the business.

https://www.autoremarketing.com/arcanada/omvic-warns-dealers-against-supplying-curbsiders

If you or someone you know has been charged by OMVIC be sure to give us a call- with over a decade of automotive industry experience we know all the ins and outs of the automotive world to be able to better help you!

01/19/2022

**This post does not constitute legal advice, you should always consult with a legal professional for advice relevant to your situation**

Q: How long do I have to start a claim against someone in small claims court?

A: If you are the individual initiating the claim you are what is known as the "Plaintiff" and you are making a "Plaintiff's Claim". In most instances you have up to 2 years from the date you first learned about the problem to initiate a claim and begin proceedings.

If you are looking for assistance with your small claims matter be sure to seek a legal opinion from a legal professional or legal services provider before you file! The last thing you want is to lose your case because of a technicality that you could be unaware of.

01/18/2022

We want to take this opportunity to thank our frontline and healthcare workers who have not stopped giving it their all for the last 2 years. We know this pandemic has been stressful for everyone but for these people it has been especially so. While there was always the long hours, the stressful environments, and little bit of sleep, adding this virus on top of everything else has shown just how important and critical these people are for our safety and well-being. If you know someone who has stepped up to the challenge and has been on the frontlines of this pandemic make sure to thank them- they deserve it.

01/18/2022

In need of notary services or to have an oath commissioned? We can help! Give us a call today

01/18/2022

Did you know that a paralegal can represent you as well as a lawyer in some summary conviction matters? For a list of offences that we can represent you on and to learn more visit https://lso.ca/about-lso/legislation-rules/permitted-criminal-code-summary-conviction-offence -of-permitted-criminal-code-summary-conviction-offences-for-regulated-agents-as-of-sept-19-201-5