If I didn’t like the holiday parenting time schedule we had last year, am I locked into it for this year?

by Cohen Highley | Dec 1, 2025 | Family Law, On Air

Laura Smith ANNOUNCER: I’m with Laura Smith from Cohen Highley. Laura, if I didn’t like the holiday parenting time schedule we had last year, am I locked into it for this year? LAURA: It depends if you have a court order or a signed separation agreement...

Language Matters: Review the Language in your Rules to Mitigate Risk and Building Inclusive Communities

by Cohen Highley | Nov 25, 2025 | Articles, Condominium Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, News, Rent Control Bulletins

Condominium boards and managers are responsible for creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all residents within their communities. Reviewing and modernizing the language in governing documents, rules, and communications is important to ensure it reflects...

Ontario Moves to Reform Residential Tenancies Act: Highlights for Landlords and Property Managers

by Cohen Highley | Oct 28, 2025 | Articles, Condominium Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, News, Rent Control Bulletins

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

by Cohen Highley | Oct 28, 2025 | Articles, Landlord and Tenant Law, News, Rent Control Bulletins

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

by Cohen Highley | Oct 1, 2025 | Announcements, Articles, News, Rent Control Bulletins

  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?

by Cohen Highley | Sep 23, 2025 | Announcements, Articles, News, On Air

Megan Alexander ANNCR: I’m with Megan Alexander, a paralegal with Cohen Highley. Megan, can you explain what Small Claims Court is? Megan: Small Claims Court offers a more accessible way to resolve civil disputes, such as unpaid debts, service or renovation issues,...