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Pause On Residential Evictions Again! Some Questions Answered (FAQs)

The Order pausing residential evictions occurred yesterday, January 14, 2021. There have been numerous questions coming from both...

Jan 25, 20212 min read

Mass Evictions: Are The Recent Changes To The Laws Governing Residential Landlord And Tenant Matters

Some sections of Bill 184, Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020, took immediate effect when it received Royal...

Dec 2, 20203 min read

Delays At The LTB: How A Paralegal Can Help

The delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) has been a topic of great concern for many affected parties for quite some time. Prior...

Oct 1, 20202 min read

Landlords Using Loophole To Evict Tenants

A loophole in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) allows Ontario landlords to evict tenants by simply claiming their units are needed to...

Oct 1, 20193 min read

Agencies Allowed To Reject Tenants Evicted For Crimes

TORONTO — Ontario will allow community housing providers to reject tenants who have previously been evicted for criminal activity....

Sep 1, 20192 min read

‘Renoviction’ Victims Have Legal Options: Murray

Tenants have options when a landlord attempts a “renoviction,” says Ottawa paralegal Amri Murray, who handles cases of this nature. The...

Jul 1, 20192 min read

Paralegals Offer Relief From The Perils Of Self-Representation

Unfamiliarity with the law and court processes can cost self-represented individuals dearly, Ottawa paralegal Amri Murray tells...

Jun 1, 20192 min read

Home Buyers Check Thoroughly For Defects Before Closing

Home buyers who only discover defects in their new property after closing the deal may still be able to sue the vendors, says Ottawa...

May 1, 20192 min read

How To Legally Get Out Of A Lease

Fixed-term leases aren’t as iron-clad as they might appear to a landlord or tenant who wants to get out of their contract, says Ottawa...

Mar 20, 20193 min read

Paralegals Provide Invaluable Guidance To Self-Reps

A string of cases before the Human Rights Tribunal that led to a man being deemed a “vexatious litigant” should serve as a warning to...

Feb 2, 20192 min read

Home Contractor Fails To Finish A Job Or Leaves Behind Shoddy Workmanship

If a home contractor fails to finish a job or leaves behind shoddy workmanship, grab a camera and start recording the evidence, Ottawa...

Dec 2, 20183 min read

Landlords Who Want To Ban Tenants From Smoking Marijuana

Ontario landlords who want to ban tenants from smoking marijuana better check their existing lease agreements to see if it’s possible,...

Nov 1, 20183 min read

Paralegals Can Help Small Businesses Recover Debts

Small businesses that are owed money for their services have another option after a collection agency fails, says Ottawa paralegal Amri...

Oct 20, 20182 min read

Access To Justice: The Value Of Paralegals

When it comes to legal representation and advice, Ontarians have two options: hire a lawyer or enlist the services of a paralegal. Many...

Sep 1, 20183 min read

Ottawa Paralegal Amri Murray Has Always Felt An Affinity For The Underdog.

Ottawa Paralegal Amri Murray Has Always Felt An Affinity For The Underdog. I just want to help normal people who are struggling with...

Aug 20, 20182 min read

Paralegals An Ideal Option For Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Tenants and landlords caught up in disputes should consider paralegal services to help find a resolution, Ottawa paralegal Amri Murray...

Jul 20, 20182 min read