FAQ’s
Some Frequently Asked Questions…
YES. Paralegals can appear before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) to represent a client or clients in an IRB hearing, and can provide legal services to clients for matters relating to an IRB hearing.
NO. A landlord cannot collect a damage deposit that they would use if there is damage done to the unit. Also, a landlord cannot use the last month’s rent deposit to cover damages in the unit. If the landlord finds that a tenant has damaged the unit or caused damage to the building, the landlord can give the tenant a notice and/or ask them to pay for the damages. If they do not, the landlord can apply to have the Board determine if there are damages and what should be done about them. For more information about the remedies available to a landlord, contact a licensed paralegal.
YES. Previously, co-op housing providers and their members had to go through the courts to resolve disputes, which was costly and time-consuming. They will now have an easier, cost-effective and accessible way to resolve disputes including persistent late payments, illegal behaviour, and intentional damage to property. Bill 14 amends the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, and the Co-operative Corporations Act to enable paralegals acting for co-ops, to apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to resolve tenure disputes.
NO. Even a minor speeding ticket has more penalties than the fine listed on the ticket. Speeding tickets can affect your insurance rates and your ability to drive for years to come. Fighting the speeding ticket is the best way to keep your driving record clear, and your insurance rates low. We ensure that your ticket receives the individual attention it deserves to win your case, including obtaining the police officers notes (disclosure), and filing any legal motions. We investigate all legal procedures to have your traffic ticket dismissed.
YES. A landlord can collect a rent deposit if it is requested on or before the day that the landlord and tenant enter into the tenancy agreement. The rent deposit cannot be more than one month’s rent or the rent for one rental period, whichever is less. For example, if rent payments are made weekly, the deposit cannot be more than one week’s rent; if rent payments are made monthly or bi-monthly, the deposit cannot be more than one month’s rent. The rent deposit must be used for the rent for the last month before the tenancy ends. It cannot be used for anything else, such as to pay for damages.