Civil Litigation Services

Landlord matters

The rights and responsibilities of landlords through the Landlord and Tenant Board. Resolved through either mediation or adjudication. Matters such as:
• Evictions
• Termination of lease
• Non-payment of rent
• Damage of rental unit
• Rent increase issues
• Reviewing landlord and tenant board forms and applications
• Attending a hearing

Small Claims

Action for the payment of money or the recovery of possession of personal property where the amount claimed does not exceed $35,000. Matters such as:
• Reviewing Claims
• Demand Letters
• Defence to a claim
• Attending a settlement conference
• Attending an assessment hearing
• Attending a trial
• Drafting and filing motions
• Motion Hearing

LITIGATION

The process of settling a legal dispute in a court of law. We work with matters such as:
• Slip & Fall
• Motor Vehicle Accident
• Dog Bite
• Breach of Contract
• Constructive Trust Enforcement

By the way, we do more than what we have listed

Carson Law Blog

Thinking about being a Landlord?

THINKING ABOUT BEING A LANDLORD?
SPEAK TO YOUR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE FIRST TO GET ALL THE FACTS.

Condominium Owners Responsible For Their Tenants Actions

What You Need To Know About Rent Control In Ontario

The term “rent control” means “rent stabilization”, which allows to establish a small, set percentage by which landlords can increase rent each year. Rent control in Ontario specifically refers to the system of rent regulation in Ontario.

What Is Force Majeure?

Since March 11, 2020 when the World Health Organization deemed the outbreak of Covid-19 a global pandemic, many situations arose where businesses could not offer full services and clients were dissatisfied as they saw this as not fulfilling a contractual obligation.

New Protection For Buyers and Owners of New Homes In Ontario

As of July 1, 2021, the province of Ontario has implemented a new Code of Ethics for builders to protect buyers and homeowners and raise professional standards for this industry. This could potentially increase consumer protection and ease of mind when purchasing a new home build.

Type of Leases

Short term lease, short term rental and long term lease. Know the difference between the three and how the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is applied.

Technology That Every Landlord Should Use

Being a landlord is not a passive job. Ensuring that acceptable standards are maintained throughout the duration of a tenancy can be time consuming.

Questions To Ask A Prospective Tenant

Asking the right questions to potential tenants can help in protecting a landlord’s property, income and mental wellness.

Evicting A Tenant In Ontario

An informative article written by our Paralegal in 2020 on when a landlord can evict a tenant in Ontario. Still extremely relevant for landlords today.

Dog Bite, Liability and Injuries

In Ontario, when it comes dog attacks, the owner is strictly liable for any injuries that may have resulted from the attack. The plaintiff does not need any proof that the dog owner was not careful or whether the dog owner should have been diligent. The plaintiff only needs to prove dog ownership, along with the severity of injuries and losses.

Slip and Fall Claims

Canadian winters can be extremely harsh and that usually comes with icy roads and sidewalks. Slipping and falling is a common incident that we all experience at one point or another.