Landlord Applications

LTB Appeals and Motions

Legal Property Management

As a landlord, you may encounter various challenges in managing your property. Our services include:

• Eviction applications for rent arrears, non-payment, or late payments

• Sheriff Enforced Evictions

• Rent collection assistance

• N12 and N13 evictions for landlord or purchaser occupation and extensive renovations, respectively

• Rent increase applications and above-guideline increases

• Eviction applications for damage, interference, harassment, illegal acts, or overcrowding

• Owner or purchaser occupation evictions

• Handling tenant refusals for entry, changing locks, or unauthorized subletting

• Voluntary termination of tenancy negotiations (Cash for Keys)

• Reviewing LTB orders and addressing other landlord-related situations.

For tenants facing challenges with their landlords, we offer support in various areas. Our services include:

• Defense against eviction for any reason.

• Challenging illegal rent increases and lease provisions

• Addressing "No Pets" clauses and landlord restrictions on visitors

• Reviewing lease agreements for compliance with Ontario Standard Lease requirements

• Handling issues related to increased charges for spouses, partners, or children

• Addressing landlord harassment and failures in maintenance and repair obligations

• Dealing with pest infestations, subletting, and early termination of tenancy.

Navigating landlord and tenant disputes in Ontario can be daunting. Understanding the rights and responsibilities outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act is crucial to avoiding conflicts. Our firm provides guidance on these matters to ensure fair and mutually beneficial rental agreements.

Our services encompass a wide range of landlord and tenant needs, including screening new tenants, handling evictions, managing deposits, litigation, and addressing rent arrears, squatters, and tenancy agreements. ​

Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities

Both landlords and tenants must comprehend their obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act to foster a positive rental experience. This legislation outlines payment requirements, termination procedures, maintenance responsibilities, and more to ensure fairness and safety for all parties involved.

The Regulating Authority: Landlord and Tenant Board

The Landlord and Tenant Board administers and enforces the Residential Tenancies Act, providing dispute resolution services and interpreting the law for landlords and tenants alike. Understanding its processes is essential for resolving rental disputes effectively.

• Non-Payment of Rent

• Maintenance and Repair Issues

• Evictions

• Evictions for personal use

• Persistently Late Payments

• Illegal Acts

• Illegal Business

• Common expenses

• Pets

• Parking

• Noise Complaints

• Unit owner meetings

• Maintenance and repair of common elements

• Overcrowding

• Interfering with Others

• Property Damage

• Causing Serious Problems

• Rebates

• Tenant Rights

• Bad Faith Terminations

• Condition of Employment

• Qualification to live in Public/Subsidized Housing

• Substantial Interference with Reasonable Enjoyment

• Substantial Interference with Lawful Rights

• Judgment Enforcements

• Collection of rent arrears