Overview of Legal Services

Landlord & Tenant Board

In Ontario, residential tenancies are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The Act sets out the rights and responsibilities of both residential landlords and tenants. The Landlord & Tenant Board allows for fair and accessible dispute resolution between most residential landlords and tenants.

Common reasons that a landlord may file with the Landlord & Tenant Board include but are not limited to the following:

• Non-payment of rent
• Persistent late-payment of rent
• Damages to the rental unit and/or complex
• Interference with the Landlord’s lawful rights and privileges
• Landlord or an immediate family member requires the unit for personal use
• Purchaser or an immediate family member requires the unit for personal use

Common reasons that a tenant may file with the Landlord & Tenant Board include but are not limited to the following:

• Harassment and unlawful entries
• Unlawful lock-out
• Landlord unlawfully increased the rent
• Landlord is in breach of their maintenance obligations
• Landlord has served a notice of termination in bad faith

Contact one of our paralegal practitioners today to see how we can help you!

Small Claims Court

The Small Claims Court allows individuals and businesses to resolve disputes involving claims that fall within its prescribed monetary jurisdiction.

On January 1, 2020, the monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court increased to $35,000.

Plaintiff

Have you suffered financial damage as a result of someone else’s actions? Perhaps you are owed money? Wondering what your options are?

Our paralegal practitioners can help you!

We can provide you with legal advice specific to your dispute, draft and prepare your claim documents, assist you with resolution discussions, represent you before the Small Claims Court, and more!

Enforcing a Judgement

Perhaps you have already gone through the process of filing a claim and obtaining a judgement and now it’s time to collect. Not sure how to proceed?

We can help with this too!

Defendant

Have you been served with a claim for damages? Let us help you! Our paralegal practitioners can outline your situation-specific options, guide you through each step of the process, and fight the claim filed against you.

Employment Law

The Employment Standards Act, 2000 sets out the minimum requirements that must be followed by employers and employees in Ontario.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990 applies to Ontario workplaces and governs workplace violence and harassment and health and safety.

The Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990 protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of the protected identified within the Code and applies to Ontario workplaces.

Workers

Do you have questions about your rights as an employee? Contact one of our paralegal practitioners for assistance!

We can provide you with legal advice specific to your employment-related dispute, provide guidance and support with respect to your options, assist you in advancing a claim, application or complaint before the Small Claims Court, the Ministry of Labour, or the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

Employers

Has a complaint, application, or claim been filed against you regarding an Ontario workplace? Are you concerned about how to proceed?

Let our paralegal practitioners help you sort out the situation. We can guide and support you every step of the way

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario

The Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990 protects individuals from discrimination in various social areas on the basis of:

• Age
• Ancestry and citizenship
• Colour
• Creed
• Disability
• Ethnic origin
• Family status
• Gender identity
• Marital status
• Place of origin
• Race
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• Receipt of public assistance
• Record of offences

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario assists with dispute resolution in matters involving complaints launched under the Code.

Applicant

Do you believe that you have been treated differently on the basis of a protected ground? Unsure on the process? Feeling overwhelmed?

Our paralegal practitioners can provide you with advice specific to your circumstances, and guide and support you every step of the way!

Respondent

Has someone filed an application against you with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario? We can help you fight the claims made in the application.

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) was created under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The WSIB promotes health and safety in workplaces, facilitates the return to work and recovery of ill and injured workers, facilitates re-entry and reintergration to the workforce for ill and injured workers and provides benefits and compensation to injured workers and their families.

Ill and/or Injured Workers

Are you or a loved one dealing with a workplace injury or illness?

Has it become difficult and overwhelming to deal with your claim? Let us manage your WSIB claim so you can focus on your health and well-being!

Perhaps your claim for benefits has been denied or you need to have your entitlement for benefits reassessed.

You may be experiencing a worsening of your condition or a change in situation since the incident giving rise to your workplace injury or illness occurred.

Plans established to facilitate your return to work, workplace reintegration, and/or work transition may not be working for you.

Our paralegal practitioners can support you through the process, even if that means putting forward an appeal to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.

Contact us today and find out how we can help you with your WSIB claim!

Summary Conviction Offences

The Criminal Code is a federal statute that creates summary conviction offences, which is a term used to describe less serious criminal acts. In Ontario, licensed paralegals may appear as “agents” on summary offences that were punishable by a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment or less as of September 18, 2019.

We can assist you in obtaining disclosure from the Crown, provide you with situation-specific advice, assist you with resolution discussions, and defend you at trial.

Not sure if a paralegal can help you?

Contact us today!

Highway Traffic Offences

Being convicted of a Highway Traffic Offence can affect you in a variety of ways, including:

• Damaging your driving record
• Having demerit points attached to your licence
• Result in an increase in insurance premiums
• Result in penalties, fines, and surcharges

Our paralegal practitioners can provide you with advice that fits your specific needs. We can assist you with completing the required documentation, negotiating a resolution of your matter, and representing you at trial.

Contact one of our paralegal practitioners today and find out how we can help!