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Eviction for Landlord's Own Use: Tips for Successfully Filing an N12 Notice with the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Filing an N12 notice can feel overwhelming for landlords. While it's a common tool for managing rental properties, it is often misunderstood

Jon Sparling
Jun 215 min read


Clearing the Confusion: Understanding Security Deposits for Tenants and Landlords in Ontario
Security deposits can create confusion for both tenants and landlords in Ontario...it's crucial to understand what can and can't be collect

Jon Sparling
May 162 min read


What You Need to Know About the Ontario Guideline Rent Increase for 2025
Every year, the Ontario government issues a "rent increase guideline" to cap the amount a Landlord can raise the rent for that year.

Jon Sparling
Jan 101 min read


Service of Documents in the Landlord and Tenant Board
Most of the discussion around applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board revolve around the content of the application, but today we...

Jon Sparling
Feb 9, 20242 min read


2023 Biz X Awards Winner
I am proud to say that we have been recognized by Windsor's Biz X Magazine Awards as Winner of "The # 1 Paralegal Who's In It To Win It"...

Jon Sparling
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Ontario Rent Increases - Guideline or Above?
Lawyers and Paralegals across Ontario get lots of questions about rent increases, here is what we wish every Landlord and Tenant knew.

Jon Sparling
Mar 31, 20233 min read


Does a Tenant have to Shovel the Snow?
No week would be complete without someone asking this question. I like to make my answer simple: The landlord is responsible for keeping the common walkways free of snow and ice.

Jon Sparling
Jul 4, 20223 min read


Form T6 Maintenance Claim- "Hey Landlord, Fix this!"
The Residential Tenancies Act, at s. 20(1) says "A landlord is responsible for providing and maintaining a residential complex, including...

Jon Sparling
Jun 6, 20224 min read


What is a Paralegal?
What is a Paralegal? ... In Ontario [think of it as] "Lawyer Light"

Jon Sparling
Dec 2, 20212 min read


Where to Start With a Plaintiff's Claim
When people call, most of the time they have decided what action they want to bring, our first job is to help the client make a list of...

Jon Sparling
Nov 9, 20212 min read


I have a Judgment, Now What?
One of the hardest things to explain to clients is that once they get their judgment, they might need to do something else to enforce it....

Jon Sparling
Oct 14, 20212 min read


Covid-19 Update - August 2021
As the pandemic drags on, courts and tribunals in Ontario have started to find their technological footing. The status and updates for...

Jon Sparling
Jul 22, 20212 min read


So you need something "Notarized"
Most people look for a notary because someone told them to "get this Notarized." The problem is, that could mean a few different things....

Jon Sparling
Jun 11, 20211 min read


My Landlord wants to sell the house, do I have to Move?
Windsor's housing market has boomed since 2016, and with an increase in housing prices has come an increase in monthly rent. When a...

Jon Sparling
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Eviction for Non Payment - COVID-19 Update
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed Bill 184 July 21, 2020 and made some big changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. As the...

Jon Sparling
Oct 22, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Update - August 6, 2020
We have implemented the following measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.
1) All staff and clients will wear a mask all all points...

Jon Sparling
Aug 6, 20202 min read


Covid-19 Update
[T]he crisis of covid-19 has led to some novel circumstances in the courts... below is some information on what is still open or closed.

Jon Sparling
Mar 27, 20202 min read


Form T5: A Tenants application for a Landlord's notice in bad faith.
If a tenant feels that their landlord served on them an N12 or N13 ...in bad faith they can file a T5 for up to a year after they move out.

Jon Sparling
Mar 10, 20202 min read


Eviction for non payment of Rent - N4
In Ontario a tenant who is late paying their rent, by even one day, can be served with an N4, a notice to evict for non-payment of rent.

Jon Sparling
Feb 14, 20202 min read


How to: Evicting for the Landlord or Purchaser's own use with Form N12
The N12 itself is to allow a purchaser, the landlord, their approved family members, or care provider to reside in the unit.

Jon Sparling
Feb 14, 20202 min read
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