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,...

What can a condo owner do to personalize their space?

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

Liam Thompson ANNCR: I’m with Liam Thompson, a lawyer with Cohen Highley who specializes in multi-residential housing. Liam, what can a condo owner do to personalize their space? Liam: If you’re purchasing a condominium with plans of renovating, it’s important to...

What is a “secured common area”?

by Cohen Highley | Sep 23, 2025 | Articles, Condominium Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, News, On Air

Liam Thompson ANNCR: I’m with Liam Thompson, a lawyer with Cohen Highley who specializes in multi-residential housing. Liam, what is a “secured common area”? Liam: Think of places like a mail room, the lobby, laundry and storage rooms…these are “secured common areas”...

Can parents with minor children control when their children receive their inheritance?

by Cohen Highley | Aug 1, 2025 | Announcements, Articles, News, On Air, Wills & Estates

Aesha Patel Anncr: I’m with Aesha Patel from Cohen Highley. Aesha, can parents with minor children control when their children receive their inheritance? Aesha: Yes. Including a Trust in your will lets you establish timeframes for your beneficiaries to receive their...