Practical, fast-moving representation for landlords and tenants at the Landlord and Tenant Board and beyond, across Toronto and the GTA.
Landlord & Tenant
Landlord and tenant disputes move quickly and the rules are strict, so having clear guidance early can protect both your money and your home. We act for small landlords dealing with unpaid rent, damage, or difficult tenancies, and for tenants facing eviction, illegal rent increases, or unsafe living conditions.
Most residential matters in Ontario are decided by the Landlord and Tenant Board under the Residential Tenancies Act, which has its own forms, deadlines, and hearing process that differ sharply from ordinary court. We help you file or respond to the right application, prepare your evidence, and present your case with confidence.
Direct access to your lawyer at every stage, with clear, honest advice about your options.
We prepare and serve N4 notices, file the L1 application, and represent landlords at the hearing to recover rent arrears and possession where warranted.
We handle the full Board process from application to hearing, and coordinate enforcement through the Sheriff when an order for possession is granted.
We advise on the strict good-faith and compensation rules that apply when ending a tenancy for personal use, purchaser use, or major renovations.
We defend tenants facing eviction, raise valid defences and maintenance issues, and seek payment plans or relief from eviction where appropriate.
We bring or respond to T6 applications about repairs and living conditions, and pursue rent abatements where a unit has not been properly maintained.
We review rent increase notices for compliance with the annual guideline and represent parties in above-guideline increase applications.
Almost every residential tenancy in Ontario is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, and disputes are heard by the Landlord and Tenant Board rather than the regular courts. A landlord who wants to end a tenancy must serve the correct notice, such as an N4 for unpaid rent or an N12 for personal use, and then file the matching application within strict time limits before a hearing is scheduled.
Tenants have strong protections, including the right to dispute an eviction, the right to fix certain problems before being removed, and the right to raise maintenance or harassment issues at the hearing. Because the Board enforces its deadlines and forms carefully, a small error can delay a case by months, so we make sure each step is done correctly the first time.
Plain-language answers to the questions we hear most. Every matter is different, so treat these as a starting point.
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