LANDLORD AND TENANT
RESIDENTIAL DISPUTES
Landlord and Tenant Disputes
Renting a residential unit is a form of accommodation that is very common and on a rise in Ontario. Given so, the nature of this form of living is usually arranged with two prominent positions being involved.
Those positions being a Landlord and a Tenant.
Now, this arrangement may seem simple and non complex but there are certain rules as per the corresponding act that govern such accommodations. This act must be considered prior to commencing or entering into an agreement for both positions.
The Residential Tenancies Act S.0 2006 C. 17 will list 246 sections to be considered involving Residental Tenancies within Ontario.
Usually, at a commencement of a lease these two positions will discuss and negotiate terms of the rental agreement such as the amount payable of rent, when the amount payable is due, how many occupants, utilities, and any other agreed clauses.
Renting a residential unit is a form of accommodation that is very common and on a rise in Ontario. Given so, the nature of this form of living is usually arranged with two prominent positions being involved.
Those positions being a Landlord and a Tenant.
Now, this arrangement may seem simple and non complex but there are certain rules as per the corresponding act that govern such accommodations. This act must be considered prior to commencing or entering into an agreement for both positions.
The Residential Tenancies Act S.0 2006 C. 17 will list 246 sections to be considered involving Residental Tenancies within Ontario.
Usually, at a commencement of a lease these two positions will discuss and negotiate terms of the rental agreement such as the amount payable of rent, when the amount payable is due, how many occupants, utilities, and any other agreed clauses.
As of April 30th 2018, the government of Ontario has produced a Standardized Lease Form
that shall be used when entering into a residential lease.
Shall an issue arise within a residential tenancy one of the many Social Tribunals of Ontario named “ The Landlord and Tenant Board” adjudicates and hears matter determining the merits of each case and allocating such relief as permitted by law and the Board.
When bringing such matters forward to the board it is important to know what important or relevant information is required to assist with your case, what applicable applications are suitable for the issue that is occurring, what is the appropriate or permitted relief in the circumstances you are facing, and what time limitations exists if any.
Landlord Most Frequent Issues that we may assist in litigating:
- Non Payment of Rent
- Consistent Rent Payment Being Late
- Maintenance Issues or Disrepairs Caused by Tenant
- Harassment, or Coercement
- Eviction Required
- Requirement of Unit for Landlord Use, Family Member Use, or Purchaser
- Requirement of Unit for Demolishment, Repair it or Convert it to Another Use
Tenant Most Frequent Issues that we may assist in litigating:
- Notice of Termination brought in Bad Faith
- Illegal Entry of Unit
- Change or Lock Out of Unit
- Withholding or Interfered with Vital Services
- Harassment or Coercement
- Not receiving a copy of Lease
- Time not given when eviction ordered to obtain items from unit
When bringing such matters forward to the board it is important to know what important or relevant information is required to assist with your case, what applicable applications are suitable for the issue that is occurring, what is the appropriate or permitted relief in the circumstances you are facing, and what time limitations exists if any.
Landlord Most Frequent Issues that we may assist in litigating:
- Non Payment of Rent
- Consistent Rent Payment Being Late
- Maintenance Issues or Disrepairs Caused by Tenant
- Harassment, or Coercement
- Eviction Required
- Requirement of Unit for Landlord Use, Family Member Use, or Purchaser
- Requirement of Unit for Demolishment, Repair it or Convert it to Another Use
Tenant Most Frequent Issues that we may assist in litigating:
- Notice of Termination brought in Bad Faith
- Illegal Entry of Unit
- Change or Lock Out of Unit
- Withholding or Interfered with Vital Services
- Harassment or Coercement
- Not receiving a copy of Lease
- Time not given when eviction ordered to obtain items from unit
Call us today to assist with litigating your matter.
