Pacheco Law

10/27/2025

A Peace Bond is not a criminal conviction — but breaching one is a criminal offence.

Under section 810 of the Criminal Code, a Peace Bond is a court order that requires someone to keep the peace and follow conditions for up to 12 months. It’s often used when there’s a fear someone may cause harm, even if no charges have been laid.

Why it matters: Peace Bonds can include conditions like no contact, no weapons, or staying away from certain places. Violating any of those can lead to criminal charges — and a record.

If you’re asked to enter into a Peace Bond or you’re considering applying for one, it’s important to understand what rights and restrictions come with it.

10/24/2025

10/06/2025

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05/17/2025

📌A guest and an unauthorized occupant are not the same in the eyes of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Landlords who fail to distinguish between the two have, in many cases, had their applications dismissed.

03/13/2025

📌A tenant can apply to the landlord and tenant board to recover illegal charges, such as unlawful rent increases or deposits, but they must do so within one year of making the payments.

03/08/2025

📌A stay is a court order that temporarily halts the enforcement of a decision. In the context of an LTB appeal, a stay can stop an eviction or other enforcement action until the appeal is decided. It prevents the Sheriff from acting on an eviction order while the case is being reviewed by the divisional court.

03/06/2025

📌If a landlord or tenant believes the LTB made a legal error in its decision, they can appeal to the Divisional Court within 30 days. If they believe there was a serious mistake or new evidence, they can request an LTB review. Appeals are only allowed for legal errors, not just disagreement with the decision

08/28/2024

📌If a landlord unlawfully increases rent without proper notice or exceeds the allowed amount, the tenant can refuse to pay the increase and seek a refund through the Landlord and Tenant Board.

08/22/2024

📌It is not uncommon for landlords to request multiple months of rent in advance, particularly in situations where they seek additional financial security or are dealing with tenants who may have limited credit history.

08/19/2024

📌 In addition to the above, it is crucial for tenants to keep their landlords informed about the condition of the property. Failure to do so may result in the tenant being held liable for any damages that occur.