Landlord Lawyers:
Trusted Advice for Over 30 Years
LDDC provides strategic and efficient legal support to Ontario’s multi-family landlords and housing providers. Our experienced landlord lawyers and paralegals deliver clear guidance and strong representation tailored to the operational demands of large rental portfolios.
To ensure both quality and cost-effectiveness, most Landlord and Tenant Board and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario matters are managed by our skilled paralegals under the direct supervision of a lawyer. This model allows our clients to receive responsive, knowledgeable, and practical support on every file.
With deep experience across the housing industry, LDDC assists with the full range of residential tenancy and housing-related legal issues, providing the breadth of service required by Ontario’s multi-family landlords and housing providers.
Why Landlords Choose LDDC
Sector-Focused Expertise
Housing law is the core of our practice.
Team-Based Model
Experienced landlord lawyers supervising skilled paralegals for efficient, cost-effective service.
Comprehensive Support
A single firm for all housing-related legal needs.
Strategic, Practical Advice
Advice grounded in real-world operational challenges.
Responsive Service
Clear communication and timely guidance on every matter.
Some of Our Winning Cases:
Slapsys v. Abrams, 2010 ONCA 676 (C.A.)
D'Amico v. Hitti, 2012 ONSC 4467 (Div. Ct.)
Solomon v. Levy, 2015 ONSC 2556 (Div. Ct.)
Regan v. Latimer, 2016 ONSC 4132 (Div. Ct.)
Christo v. Woon, 2017 ONSC 5127 (Div. Ct.)
Ly Innovative Group Inc. v. Facilitate Settlement Corporation, 2023 ONSC 6932 (S.C.J.)
Ly Innovative Group Inc. v. Facil itate Settlement Corporation, 2024 ONSC 1033 (S.C.J.)
Lynch v. Ross Wilson Holdings Ltd., 2026 ONSC 2471 (Di v. Ct.)
Tenancy Management, Compliance and Enforcement
- Tenant compliance and behavioural issues
- Eviction proceedings
- Rent arrears and recovery of unpaid charges
- Above Guideline Rent Increase applications
- Lease drafting, review, and interpretation
- Enforcement of maintenance and safety obligations
- Human rights accommodation and accessibility compliance
- Staff training on tenancy and human rights issues
Representation Before Tribunals and Courts
- Landlord and Tenant Board proceedings
- Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario proceedings
- Provincial Offence matters, including property standards and Fire Code
- Divisional Court appeals and judicial reviews
- Construction lien proceedings
- Civil and commercial litigation
Housing Portfolio and Operational Support
- Policy drafting and review, including tenant rules, operational policies, and internal protocols
- Contract drafting and negotiation, including employment, service provider, contractor, and management agreements
- Contract disputes involving tenants, vendors, and service providers
- Employment disputes involving staff
Property Transactions and Strategic Planning
- Purchase and sale of residential rental properties
- Rental property demolition, conversion, and replacement applications
- Advice on restructuring, redevelopment, and risk management
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About Us LDDC Lawyers
LDDC is a leading Ontario law firm providing sophisticated, sector-focused legal representation to the province’s housing sector. We act for condominium corporations, residential landlords, multi-family developers, non-profit housing providers and housing co-operatives, offering strategic, efficient, and practical support across a broad range of complex and routine matters.
Our work is driven by deep sector expertise and extensive experience across the housing industry. With a practice dedicated to housing law, we provide clear, practical advice and strong representation across all major areas of housing law, including litigation and dispute resolution, governance and compliance, construction and development, and real estate and transactional work.
At LDDC, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. We are committed to protecting our clients’ interests, managing risk effectively, and supporting their long-term success within the evolving landscape of Ontario’s housing sector.
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Common Landlord Challenges We Help With
Navigating the Eviction Process
Many landlords are not aware that they must follow the proper legal process whenever they need to evict a tenant from their property. Following the correct legal process is essential. This is why it makes sense to retain qualified and experienced landlord lawyers to assist you. Doing so helps ensure that you are not exposed to significant financial liability and that the process proceeds as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
As a residential landlord, you will most likely encounter tenant-related issues such as non-payment of rent, breaches of repair obligations, noise and other disturbances, illegal activity, or even intentional property damage. While you may think that it is easy to evict tenants who have breached the terms of their lease, the process can become lengthy and expensive, particularly if the tenant appeals the eviction order. This is why it is highly recommended that you retain one of our experienced landlord lawyers and paralegals in Toronto to guide you through the process and help minimize the risk of legal repercussions.
When an Eviction Requires Additional Legal Experience
Some eviction matters require additional care and legal experience. This includes cases where a tenant has filed for bankruptcy after failing to pay rent for several months, where the tenant is also your employee, or where you must comply with specific housing program requirements or rent control rules. Our landlord lawyers also regularly handle frivolous appeals initiated by tenants seeking to delay their eviction, helping to keep the process on track.
