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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...
Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?
Joe Hoffer discusses the employer’s perspective of terminating people with disabilities. https://youtu.be/sttfm_fANXc
Can I Fire An Employee Who Has A Disability?
Joe Hoffer discusses the employer’s perspective of terminating people with disabilities. https://youtu.be/sttfm_fANXc
What is a Litigation Guardian?
This post will explain the roles of a litigation guardian, his or her duties, conflicts of interest, and how a guardian can be removed. A litigation guardian is a person appointed by the courts to represent another person at trial. A litigation guardian may be needed...
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...
JUSTICE FOR PLAINTIFFS IN FIRST IN-PERSON JURY TRIAL SINCE THE PANDEMIC
Justice for Plaintiffs in personal injury matters is moving forward in London, after the long Covid delay, with the first civil jury trial in London since the pandemic recently being concluded. Lawyers Vicki Edgar and Alexa Duggan of Cohen Highley LLP attained a great...
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...
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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...
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...