Landlord/Tenant Matters

The Residential Tenancies Act mandates a plethora of rules and regulations on landlords. Being a landlord is difficult enough without also having to navigate the legal system. Not only can it be lots of work for you, but your inexperience could lead to poor results which cost you time and money. I have the experience and strategies to solve your next tenant problem to get the next result, in the shortest period of time.

In Ontario you are never allowed to evict a tenant without an order from the Landlord Tenant Board. In addition, any order received can only be enforced by the Sheriff’s Office. The process can be convoluted, complicated, and time consuming. I can navigate the process for you and ensure your rights are protected.

Eviction is not the only option. Many times after learning a landlord has retained legal representation the tenant will begin paying, fix damage, or stop harmful activity. I try to first reach out to the tenant to negotiate the right solution before resorting to litigation. These informal resolutions are usually superior to tribunal mandated ones which is why they are always my first line of attack. As a neutral third party I can often mediate disputes and find a resolution where one seemed impossible. Give me a call and I promise to work hard to get the best result for your tenant issue.

All litigation is inherently risky and expensive. However, I do not believe that your legal fees have to be. My fee system is based on set rates for each step in the litigation process.

All of my retainer agreements set out in advance, and up front, what the cost will be. This gives you the power to decide if you want to retain me with full knowledge. With me there is no fear of a surprise bill at the end, just peace of mind knowing that your case is being handled by a professional at a price you already agreed to.

The exact prices are based on the complexity of the case, the amounts seeking to be recovered, the steps in the process, and the amount of preparation required. However, some general ideas as to rates are as follows:

Prices exclusive of disbursements, and HST.