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Can a Condo Board Put a Lien on My House?
If you are a condo owner, it is advisable to pay condominium special assessments and other common expenses to ensure that the condo lien is not registered against your unit. Notably, a lien is a security interest which is granted over your property to secure...
Rental Fairness Act: What is it?
Understanding the new Rental Fairness Act, (“RFA”) is imperative to knowing your rights as a landlord and as a renter in Ontario. The RFA is a new initiative that is included in the Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan, which was released in April 2017 to stimulate...
Tips on Attending Landlord and Tenant Board Hearing
The OLTB, better known as the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board is a court operated by the Ontario government that provides resolution to disputes between tenants (renters), Landlords or Co-Ops. Both, Landlords or tenant are able to file an application to the Board. If this is...
Condo Management 101: The Professionals You Need
If you have a group of condo units or buildings, it is essential to have professionals onside to manage the legalities and technical operations of your investment. Do it yourself management typically leads to wasted time and money and unresolved problems. The two most important professional...
Tenant Appeals – How Many Is Too Many?
Many landlords in the Toronto area, especially those that have multiple buildings, are familiar with problem tenants that file appeal after appeal. Of course, there are tenants that file appeals with legitimate concerns. It is very important that these tenants be treated with respect, and...
Sub-letting and the Law: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
When a landlord rents an apartment, they will often take time to choose a tenant that they can trust to pay the rent on time and take proper care of the property. They haven't given permission to hand the keys over to a completely new...
Pets, Parking, Parties, People—How to Avoid Condo Disputes
There's nothing worse than disputes that occur where you live. When you have problems with a co-worker, acquaintance, or friend, at least you can go home and be away from the trouble. But when the conflict is with a neighbor, condo board, or tenant, it...
Nightmare Tenants: What the Law Says
The dreaded nightmare tenant is nothing new to landlords who have experienced the very worst of the lot. It’s an unfortunate fact that some tenants don’t meet their responsibilities or simply breech standard codes of conduct, resulting in everything from property damage to disturbance of...
Dog Bites: What to Do If You’re Injured
Ouch! Being on the receiving end of any type of injury spells trouble but dog bites are exceptionally traumatic. In many cases, the aftermath of these is best handled by a legal professional with experience in personal injury law. You’re well within your legal rights...
