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Gobin & Leyenson LLP, Law Office

Your Dedicated Legal Team for Residential Landlords in Ontario. Eviction of Tenants. Above Guideline Rent Increase. Defence against Tenant's Applications.

Drafting of Lease Agreements. Defence against criminal allegations. Appeals and Judicial Reviews. Marty Gobin - Barrister & Solicitor, Partner
Olga Leyenson - Licensed Paralegal, Partner
Kimberly Holt – Licensed Paralegal, Associate
Dean Lindsay - Licensed Paralegal, Associate
Haley West - Law Clerk

We offer services in English and Russian

08/31/2026

Major Capital Work? Consider the AGI Before You Move On.

Roof replacement. Balconies. Elevators. Windows. Other major building systems.

If you've recently completed — or are planning — significant capital work at an Ontario residential rental property, those expenditures may have Above Guideline Increase (AGI) implications.

Don't assume an expense qualifies. And don't assume it doesn't.

Start with an AGI Assessment.

Visit AGIParalegal.ca to learn more.

AGI Paralegal | Gobin & Leyenson LLP

08/29/2026

EXPERIENCE. JUDGMENT. ACCOUNTABILITY.

When you retain a legal professional, you should receive more than a completed document.

You should receive the benefit of knowledge, experience, professional judgment and careful legal analysis.

At Gobin & Leyenson LLP, we believe those things matter.

That is why our firm does not use artificial intelligence to conduct legal research, analyze evidence, draft legal documents, or provide legal advice on our clients' files.

AI can generate information quickly. But legal work is not simply an exercise in finding information or producing text.

The facts have to be understood. The evidence has to be assessed. The applicable law has to be researched and verified. Risks and potential outcomes have to be considered. And sometimes, experience tells you that the most obvious approach is not necessarily the best one.

There is also a very practical concern. Generative AI can produce inaccurate information and even fabricate cases and legal authorities that appear convincing but do not exist.

For us, that risk is not one we are prepared to introduce into our clients' legal work.

Our legal team uses recognized legal research resources and applies professional judgment to the work we perform. The people working on your matter are responsible for the research, analysis, strategy and documents they produce.

Technology certainly has a place in our business. We use it for appropriate administrative and marketing purposes.

But when you retain Gobin & Leyenson LLP for legal work, you are retaining legal professionals to do that work.

Because professional legal services should deliver something an algorithm cannot:

Experience applied to your circumstances. Judgment applied to your decisions. And a professional who is accountable for the work.

Experienced. Strategic. Professional.

08/28/2026

AGI File Check: Can You Prove the Expense?

A qualifying expenditure is only part of an AGI application. You also need the evidence to support it.

Contracts, invoices, proof of payment and records describing the work can become important parts of your AGI evidence.

Good AGI preparation starts with good records.

Planning or completing a major capital project? Start organizing your documentation now.

Learn more at AGIParalegal.ca

AGI Paralegal | Gobin & Leyenson LLP

08/27/2026

Does It Qualify? — Window Replacement

Replacing windows throughout a multi-residential property can represent a substantial capital investment.

Could those costs support an Above Guideline Increase (AGI)?

Potentially. Eligibility depends on factors such as the nature and purpose of the work, timing of the expenditure, and whether the applicable AGI requirements are satisfied.

If you're planning a building-wide window replacement — or recently completed one — consider the potential AGI implications.

Learn more at AGIParalegal.ca

AGI Paralegal | Gobin & Leyenson LLP

08/26/2026

lanning or Recently Completed a Major Capital Project?

Roof replacement. Balcony restoration. Elevator modernization. Major building systems.

Significant capital work may have implications for an Above Guideline Increase (AGI) — but eligibility depends on the specific expenditure and the applicable legal requirements.

If you're planning major work or have recently completed a capital project, consider whether an AGI may be available.

Start with an AGI Assessment.

AGIParalegal.ca

AGI Paralegal | Gobin & Leyenson LLP

08/25/2026

Does It Qualify? — Elevator Modernization

Elevator modernization can be a substantial capital investment for a multi-residential property.

Could the cost support an Above Guideline Increase (AGI)?

Potentially. But eligibility depends on more than the size of the expenditure. The nature and purpose of the work, timing, and supporting documentation can all matter.

If your building requires elevator modernization, consider the potential AGI implications as part of your planning.

Learn more at AGIParalegal.ca

AGI Paralegal | Gobin & Leyenson LLP

08/24/2026

AGI Mistake #2: “It Was Expensive, So It Must Qualify.”

A major price tag does not automatically make an expenditure eligible for an Above Guideline Increase.

Whether an expense qualifies depends on what the work was, why it was required, when the cost was incurred, and whether it meets the legal requirements for an AGI.

A $200,000 project can still raise important eligibility questions.

Before assuming a major expenditure qualifies — or doesn't — understand how the AGI rules apply.

Learn more at AGIParalegal.ca

AGI Paralegal | Gobin & Leyenson LLP

08/22/2026

📂 YOUR EVIDENCE STARTS LONG BEFORE AN LTB APPLICATION

When a landlord-tenant dispute develops, one of the first questions may be:

“What evidence do I have?”

The better time to ask that question is before a dispute ever reaches the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Good evidence is often created naturally during the management of a tenancy. Residential landlords should consider maintaining clear, organized records as events occur—not trying to reconstruct them months later when an application has already been filed.

Depending on the circumstances, those records may include:

✔ Emails and written correspondence
✔ Relevant text messages
✔ Photographs and videos
✔ Inspection records
✔ Maintenance requests and responses
✔ Contractor invoices and work orders
✔ Rent ledgers and payment records
✔ Copies of notices and proof of service
✔ Records of complaints and the landlord's response
✔ Contemporaneous notes of significant incidents or conversations

Dates matter. Details matter. Context matters.

A photograph may be more useful when you know when it was taken and what it depicts. A maintenance invoice may tell a more complete story when it can be connected to the tenant's request, the landlord's response, and the work that followed.

The same applies when problems arise. Record what happened while the details are fresh rather than relying on memory months later.

Good record-keeping is not simply about preparing for litigation. It is part of good property management.

If an LTB proceeding eventually becomes necessary, an organized history of the tenancy can make it considerably easier to understand what happened, establish a chronology, and prepare the evidence.

Don't wait for the hearing notice to start looking for your evidence. Build the record as you manage the tenancy.

This post is for general information only and is not legal advice.

08/21/2026

Balcony Restoration — Could It Support an AGI?

Balcony restoration can represent a significant investment for a multi-residential property.

Depending on the nature of the work and the circumstances of the expenditure, the cost may be relevant to an Above Guideline Increase (AGI) application.

The key question isn't simply how much you spent — it's whether the expenditure meets the legal requirements for an AGI.

Planning or completing major balcony work?

Learn more at AGIParalegal.ca

AGI Paralegal | Gobin & Leyenson LLP

08/19/2026

AGI Mistake #1: Waiting Too Long

Planning a major capital project? Your AGI strategy should not start after the work is finished.

Timing, invoices, contracts, proof of payment and other supporting documentation can all become important to an Above Guideline Increase application.

Thinking about the AGI early can help ensure the necessary evidence is properly documented and preserved.

Planning significant work at your rental property?

Learn more at AGIParalegal.ca

AGI Paralegal | Gobin & Leyenson LLP

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Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

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http://www.GLLLP.CA/

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