Civil Litigations

05/17/2026

What are a landlord's responsibilities regarding the readiness of a rental unit for occupancy?

Readiness for Occupancy: Requirement That a Rental Unit Be Fit and Habitable. When a landlord and a tenant enter into a lease with a proposed occupancy or move-in date, the landlord takes on an absolute duty to provide a rental unit on such a date; failing which the landlord becomes liable to the te...

05/15/2026

How do I know if I have a strong breach of contract claim in Ontario before I sue?

Breach of Contract: Rights, Remedies, and Legal Options When an Agreement Is Broken. Litigation within the Small Claims Court, even for what may appear as a straightforward breach of contract case, always deserves careful review and informed caution based on quality legal advice.

04/16/2026

How do I register my financial interest upon a debtor's property?

Commencing Writ Procedures: Registering of Interest Upon Real Property or Personal Property. Creditors can register financial interests by using a Writ of Seizure and Sale. The Creditor uses the Writ to establish certain rights for liquidation of property.

04/09/2026

How do I properly give a Notice of Rent Increase (NORI) to my tenant in Ontario?

03/29/2026

Can landlords share kitchen or bathroom facilities with tenants under the Residential Tenancies Act?

03/27/2026

What common legal issues should Ontario residential landlords be aware of?

Landlord Focused Concerns: Key Legal Issues That Frequently Afflict Landlords. Ontario landlords must navigate regulatory compliance, tenant rights, maintenance responsibilities, and eviction processes to manage rental properties lawfully.

03/23/2026

Does a Landlord Have a Right to Take Pictures of a Rental Unit Occupied By a Tenant?

Photographing Tenants Possessions: Requires Agreement Per the Lease or Subsequent Consent From the Tenant. Tenant privacy rights may require a landlord to refrain from taking pictures of occupied units for purposes other than maintenance or repairs. Using images for marketing a sale may be a breach....

03/23/2026

After An Order Awards Money Following a Court Case, How Does the Winner Ensure Payment?

03/13/2026

Can a Tenant Be Evicted If the Tenant Avoided Receiving the Monies Payable When a Landlord Seeks to Evict For Own Use By the Landlord?

Tenant Refusal to Accept Monies Attempt to Avoid Compensation Fails to Negate Eviction Process. When a landlord seeks to evict a tenant for the purpose of acquiring the rental unit for the own use of the landlord, the landlord is required to provide compensation to the tenant. The tenant is unable t...

03/12/2026

As Per the Recent Change In Occupier Law That Statutorily Requires a Tenant to Inform a Landlord When a Notice of Slip & Fall Injury Is Received, Can the Tenant Be Evicted For Failing to Do So?

Recent Changes to Slip & Fall Liability Law Imposes a Mandate Duty Upon a Tenant to Inform a Landlord, among others. With changes to occupier liability law that now imposes a duty to inform the landlord of a Notice of Slip & Fall incident, what may happen if the tenant fails to do so?