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...
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...
Spencer Farias Anncr – Another Cohen Highley Legal Minute. I’m with Cohen Highley’s Spencer Farias. If a construction or renovation company wants to place a lean on a home for unpaid bills, what should they know? Spencer – The most important...
Ben Charlebois ANNCR: I’m with Ben Charlebois from Cohen Highley, Ben are landlords responsible for snow removal? BEN: Residential landlords in Ontario are responsible for maintenance, and yes, that includes snow and ice removal from common spaces. The Residential...
Ben Charlebois ANNCR: I’m with Ben Charlebois from Cohen Highley, Ben what should people know before becoming a landlord? BEN: Before becoming a landlord you should familiarize yourself with the Residential Tenancies Act or the RTA. Most residential leases in Ontario...
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...
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