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Can you explain what Small Claims Court is?
Megan Alexander
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Ontario Moves to Reform Residential Tenancies Act: Highlights for Landlords and Property Managers
The Ontario government is proposing legislative changes through Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, aimed at streamlining processes at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and addressing delays that impact both landlords and tenants. Fighting Delays,...
2026 Fire Code Changes: Key Impacts for Apartment Operators
Effective January 1, 2026, there are new requirements in the Ontario Fire Code that will affect equipment and operations in residential buildings. Some of the key updates are summarized below. See Regulation 87/25 for all changes. Doors and Entrances The current...
October 1, 2025 – It’s Official: Small Claims and LTB Limit Now $50k
October 1, 2025 – It’s Official: Small Claims and LTB Limit Now $50k By: Megan Alexander Effective now, October 1, 2025, the Ontario Small Claims Court and the Landlord and Tenant Board (“LTB”) monetary limit increases from $35,000 to $50,000. This...
Can you explain what Small Claims Court is?
Megan Alexander
What can a condo owner do to personalize their space?
Liam Thompson
What is a “secured common area”?
Liam Thompson
Can parents with minor children control when their children receive their inheritance?
Aesha Patel
Who pays the ongoing bills of a person after they die?
Aesha Patel
2026 Rent Increase Guideline
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES 2026 RENT INCREASE GUIDELINE The Government of Ontario has set the annual rent increase guideline for 2026 at 2.1%. The guideline is the maximum percentage that a landlord may increase the rent for a rental unit that is not exempt from...
Key Updates to Human Rights Tribunal’s Rules
Key Updates to Human Rights Tribunal’s Rules – Mandatory Mediation and Stricter Timelines Effective June 1, 2025, significant amendments to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) Rules of Procedure came into force. These changes will primarily affect how new...
What should real estate buyers and sellers be aware of when obtaining a quote from a real estate lawyer?
AI Use in the Legal Profession: a cautionary tale from Justice Myers
AI and its applications in the legal profession are a hot topic of discussion in firms worldwide. Our partners, associates, and operations departments are currently inundated with emails and phone calls from sales representatives offering AI-based software solutions...
Effective June 1, 2025- Key Changes to the Small Claims Court Rules
Key Small Claims Court Rule Changes Effective June 1, 2025, O. Reg. 258/98By: Megan Alexander On January 13, 2025, the Ontario Legislature announced amendments to the Rules of the Small Claims Court, O. Reg. 258/98 (the “Rules”), aimed at improving clarity and...
What is the Tarion New Build Agreement Registration?
Vera Dokter
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025
Small Claims, Big Changes – What You Need to Know in 2025 By: Kristin Ley and Megan Alexander The Ontario Small Claims Court is a simplified branch of the Superior Court of Justice for resolving civil disputes up to $35,000, as of the date of this bulletin. It...
If a construction or renovation company wants to place a lien on a home for unpaid bills, what should they know?
Spencer Farias
Are landlords responsible for snow removal?
Ben Charlebois
What should people know before becoming a landlord?
Ben Charlebois
Enforcing CAT orders through Ontario’s Small Claims Court
Enforcing CAT orders through Ontario’s Small Claims Court Monday, December 2, 2024 By Megan A. Alexander The Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) handles disputes related to condo governance, but once a decision is made, enforcement can be challenging. Many believe...