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Surprise! Liens Are Gone: Ontario Bans NOSIs from Property Titles
Surprise! Liens Are Gone: Ontario Bans NOSIs from Property Titles May 14, 2025 By Erika Knox In June 2024, the Homeowner Protection Act...
5 days ago3 min read


Enforcing a Landlord and Tenant Board Order Through the Courts
Enforcing a Landlord and Tenant Board Order Through the Courts By Erika Knox May 7, 2025 Landlords across Ontario are finding that...
6 days ago3 min read


Can a Sex Worker Sue in Small Claims Court for unpaid services?
Can a Sex Worker Sue in Small Claims Court for unpaid services? Lessons from Sheehan v. Samuelson By Julian Castillo Nunez March 10, 2025...
Mar 123 min read


Understanding Summary Convictions in Ontario: How a Paralegal Can Help
If you’re facing a summary conviction charge in Ontario, understanding your legal options is crucial. While summary convictions involve...
Feb 63 min read


N12 Notices and Bad Faith Evictions: Intent v. Motive
If you haven’t read my previous blog, Defending an N12 Notice , you might not be familiar with the legal test for determining whether an...
Jan 244 min read


What Can You Do If You Are a Landlord Facing a Bad Faith LTB Proceeding (T5)?
Have you ever needed to reclaim your property for personal use as a landlord? If so, you've likely encountered the "N12 Notice to...
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Defending an N12 Notice
An N12 is a Notice to End Your Tenancy because the landlord, a purchaser, or a family member requires the rental unit. However, what does...
Oct 15, 20244 min read


How to Reclaim Your Rental Unit: The N12 Notice
In the realm of Ontario's residential tenancies, the issuance of an N12 notice carries significant legal weight for the termination of a...
May 27, 20243 min read


Join Our Legal Team: Exciting Opportunity for a Bilingual Litigation Associate!
Join Our Legal Team: Exciting Opportunity for a Bilingual Litigation Associate! Are you a licensed paralegal looking for an exciting new...
May 16, 20242 min read


Are you housing Illegal Exotic Pets?
An exotic pet is a pet that is relatively rare or is generally thought of as a wild species rather than as a domesticated pet. If you're...
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Should I appeal my Quarantine Act offence?
Though the Quarantine Act had been around for years, it was very rarely used until the COVID-19 pandemic. I have written somewhat...
Apr 1, 20242 min read


I regret my guilty plea – what do I do now?
It is common to imagine the justice system as an ironclad, bureaucratic machine that is unforgiving of even the smallest mistakes. The...
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Abandonment of a Rental Unit
The issue of a tenant abandoning their rental unit can be both perplexing and complicated for a landlord in Ontario. When faced with this...
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Can Paralegals in Ontario represent an accused in Criminal Court?
The answer to this question often confuses people because the answer is both yes and no. Paralegals can represent an accused when they...
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Driving While Suspended – Section 53 of the Highway Traffic Act
In Ontario, driving is viewed as a privilege rather than a right. For that reason, legislative instruments are available for law...
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Contractual Disputes: What You Need to Know
Contracts are the backbone of many business and personal transactions. They establish the rights, obligations, and expectations of all...
Jan 2, 20244 min read


Addressing Discrimination and Harassment in Ontario
Discrimination and harassment are pressing issues in any workplace or community, including Ontario. Understanding the legal framework...
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Understanding Provincial Offenses in Ontario
Although provincial offenses are non-criminal, a conviction can still have significant consequences. In this guide, we'll delve deep into...
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Navigating Small Claims Court
Navigating the legal landscape can be daunting, especially when it comes to the Small Claims Court. In Ontario, like other parts of...
Oct 24, 20234 min read


Delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
As a paralegal who advocates for both landlords and tenants at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), it's important to address concerns...
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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