Construction Liens for Unpaid Work in Ontario

by Cohen Highley | Apr 2, 2025 | Announcements, Articles, Construction Law, News, On Air

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...

Are Landlords Responsible for Snow Removal in Ontario?

by Cohen Highley | Jan 1, 2025 | Articles, Landlord and Tenant Law, News, On Air

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...

What to Know Before Becoming a Landlord

by Cohen Highley | Jan 1, 2025 | Announcements, Articles, Land Ownership, Landlord and Tenant Law, News, On Air

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 Small Claims Court

by Cohen Highley | Dec 2, 2024 | Articles, Condominium Law, News, Rental Housing Law

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...

Estate Planning Considerations for Families Receiving ODSP

by Cohen Highley | Jul 16, 2024 | On Air, Wills & Estates

Is there anything that parents with children on Ontario Disability Support Program should know? by Aesha Patel https://cohenhighley.com/wp-content/uploads/Cohen-Highley-INT-July-26-FM96.mp3 Aesha Patel Yes, If a child who relies on ODSP payments receives a windfall of...

The Impact of Strong Non-Waiver Clauses in Condo Declarations

by Cohen Highley | Jul 11, 2024 | Announcements, Articles, Condominium Law, News

Non-Enforcement Does Not Prevent Current Enforcement of the Declaration – The Impact of Strong Non-Waiver Clauses in Condo Declarations In Middlesex Condominium Corporation No. 169 (“MCC 169”) v. Doherty et al. (“Owners”), the Condominium Authority Tribunal (the...