Viewing 21 posts 3571 – 3591 of 5820
×
Legal AI
Assistant
Find a Lawyer » Canada Legal Guides » Ontario Legal Guides » Page 171
💡When an Ontario landlord breaches the Human Rights Code, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) can order them to pay financial damages ranging from $1,000 to over $35,000 CAD.…
📝In Ontario, a landlord is legally required to provide the tenant with a copy of the fully signed Ontario Standard Lease within 21 calendar days of the agreement being signed.…
💵In Ontario, if a landlord or property management company denies your rental application, they must return your rent deposit immediately. There is no legally acceptable waiting period. If a landlord…
💡In Ontario, it is strictly illegal for a landlord to charge any application fee, processing fee, or credit check fee. Under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), landlords can only legally…
💡Leaving an Ontario cottage directly to multiple children often sparks bitter disputes over maintenance costs, usage schedules, and capital gains taxes. To preserve family harmony, it is highly recommended to…
💡Under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), an Ontario landlord can only legally charge the exact, direct out-of-pocket cost to replace a lost key, fob, or garage remote. Adding “administrative fees,”…
💡In Ontario, leaving money directly to a grandchild under the age of 18 can result in the funds being locked in court until they come of age. To avoid this,…
💡Ontario medical professionals with a Medical Professional Corporation (MPC) can save tens of thousands of dollars in Estate Administration Tax by utilizing a Multiple Wills strategy. A Primary Will covers…
💡In Ontario, your Will becomes a public court document if it goes through probate. Therefore, you must never write your cryptocurrency seed phrases or passwords directly into the Will. Instead,…
💡The official signed Ontario Standard Lease must legally be in English or French. While the provincial government provides free translated guidebooks in over 20 languages, if a newcomer tenant wants…
💡Under the updated Succession Law Reform Act, getting married no longer automatically revokes or cancels your existing Will in Ontario. While your old Will remains fully legally valid, failing to…
💡Hiring a licensed paralegal to draft and argue a Tenant Application about Maintenance (Form T6) at the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board typically costs between $1,000 and $3,500 CAD as…
💡In Ontario, common-law partners have absolutely no automatic property inheritance rights under the Succession Law Reform Act. Drafting a legally binding Will is absolutely critical to prevent your estate from…
👪In Ontario, naming a guardian in your Will is only legally valid for the first 90 days after your death. Following this temporary period, the chosen guardian must apply to…
💰In Ontario, leaving money directly to a minor means they will receive the entire lump sum at age 18. By establishing a testamentary trust in your Will, you can dictate…
💡Drafting a spendthrift trust in an Ontario Will allows you to drip-feed an inheritance to a financially irresponsible child while fully protecting the funds from their creditors. Having an estate…
💡When a real estate investor passes away in Ontario, the CRA treats all investment properties as if they were “sold” at fair market value, triggering a massive Capital Gains Tax.…
🐾In Ontario, pets are considered personal property, meaning you cannot leave money directly to your dog or cat. Instead, you must create a pet trust or a conditional legacy in…
💰A no-contest clause, or “in terrorem” clause, can deter unhappy family members from challenging your Will. However, for an Ontario court to legally enforce this clause, it must contain a…
⚠Under Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act, if you legally separate from your married spouse, any gifts left to them in your Will are automatically revoked. However, separation does not automatically…
💡Adding a Family Law Act exclusion clause to your Ontario Will ensures your child’s inheritance is legally protected from their spouse during a sudden divorce. Drafting a professional Will with…
🎯 Specialization: Traffic Ticket Defence, Small Claims Litigation, Landlord Tenant Disputes
🗣️ Languages: English
📍 Address: 370 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, Ontario
🎯 Specialization: Family Mediation, Separation Agreements, Landlord and Tenant Disputes, Animal Law
🗣️ Languages: English
📍 Address: 112 Woolwich St, Guelph, Ontario
🏢 Est: 2002
🎯 Specialization: Landlord and Tenant Board, Small Claims Court, Employment Law, Consumer Protection, Contract…
🗣️ Languages: English
📍 Address: 431 Davis Dr Floor 3, Unit 1, Newmarket, Ontario
✨ Free Consultation
🎯 Specialization: Traffic Tickets, Landlord and Tenant Disputes, Small Claims Court, Uncontested Divorce
🗣️ Languages: English
📍 Address: 1228 Gorham St, Newmarket, Ontario
✨ Free Consultation
🎯 Specialization: Social Assistance Appeals, Tenant Rights, Eviction Prevention, Employment Standards
🗣️ Languages: English, French, American Sign Language
📍 Address: 21 Dunlop St, Richmond Hill, Ontario
✨ Free Consultation
🎯 Specialization: Traffic Tickets, Small Claims Court, Landlord and Tenant Disputes, Criminal Summary Convictions
🗣️ Languages: English
📍 Address: 81 Maple Ave, Barrie, Ontario
🎯 Specialization: Landlord and Tenant Board, Small Claims Court, Traffic Tickets, Provincial Offences, Commissioning…
🗣️ Languages: English
📍 Address: 80 Bradford St Suite 111, Barrie, Ontario
🏢 Est: 2016
✨ Free Consultation
🎯 Specialization: Landlord and Tenant, Small Claims Court, Traffic Tickets, Provincial Offences
🗣️ Languages: English
📍 Address: 388 St Paul Ave, Brantford, Ontario
🎯 Specialization: Municipal Law, Land Development, Corporate Tax, Family Law, Estate Litigation
🗣️ Languages: English, Mandarin
📍 Address: 31 Union St E, Waterloo, Ontario
🏢 Est: 1980
✨ Free Consultation
🎯 Specialization: Small Claims Court, Landlord Tenant Disputes, Traffic Ticket Defence, Summary Conviction Offences
🗣️ Languages: English
📍 Address: 180 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo, Ontario
⚙️ Services: Complaint Review, Systemic Investigations, Taxpayer Rights, Public Outreach
📍 171 Slater St #1000, Ottawa, Ontario
🚶 Walk-ins Welcome
⚙️ Services: Board Minutes, Agendas, Policy Documents, Strategic Plans
📍 10 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, Ontario
📅 Appt. Recommended
⚙️ Services: Tribunal Decisions, Case Records
📍 240 Sparks St., Ottawa, Ontario
⚙️ Services: Dispute Resolution, Customer Service, Mediation
📍 119 King St W 6th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario
📅 Appt. Recommended
⚙️ Services: Employment Services, Income Support, Housing Services, Child Care Subsidy
📍 20 Weber St E, Kitchener, Ontario
⚙️ Services: Tribunal Decisions, Appeal Filings
📍 655 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario
⚙️ Services: Tribunal Decisions, Appeal Records, Leave to Appeal Orders
📍 344 Slater St., Ottawa, Ontario
📅 Appt. Recommended
⚙️ Services: Social Assistance Application, Discretionary Benefits
📍 99 Regina St S, Waterloo, Ontario
⚙️ Services: Registry Services, Adjudication
📍 427 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, Ontario
Welcome to the Ontario Legal Guides centre. Here you will find comprehensive resources covering everything from family disputes to corporate law, based on current provincial regulations.
Navigating the legal landscape in Canada’s most populous province can be complex and intimidating. These comprehensive legal guides are designed to help Ontarians understand their rights and responsibilities under common law and provincial statutes. Whether you are dealing with a stressful family separation, drafting a real estate contract, or facing criminal charges, having access to accurate, up-to-date information is the first step toward a resolution.
Provincial laws govern many aspects of daily life, from how you buy a home to how you settle a workplace dispute. Understanding the rules set out by legislation like the Family Law Act, the Employment Standards Act, or the Residential Tenancies Act can prevent small disagreements from turning into costly legal battles. Our guides aim to break down these complex topics into plain English so you can make informed decisions.
The justice system in this province is structured to handle everything from minor traffic tickets to major civil lawsuits. Serious criminal matters and large civil disputes are heard by the Superior Court of Justice, which is the highest trial court in the province. Meanwhile, family matters and less severe provincial offences are often dealt with by the Ontario Court of Justice, ensuring cases are routed to the appropriate venue for efficient resolution.
Aside from the courts, everyday legal matters often involve interacting with various provincial and municipal agencies. You may need to visit ServiceOntario to register a business or update vital statistics, or work with the Land Registry Office during a property purchase. In cases involving public safety or traffic enforcement, you might also interact with local authorities such as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) or municipal services like the Toronto Police Service.
While reading up on your rights is a great starting point, trying to solve a complex legal problem without professional guidance is highly risky. We strongly advise against representing yourself in court or drafting complex legal agreements using DIY templates. Misinterpreting Ontario statutes or missing strict filing deadlines can lead to severe financial losses, denied claims, or unfavourable court judgments.
Retaining a qualified lawyer ensures that your rights are vigorously protected and that you are following proper legal procedures. A legal professional can advocate for you during negotiations, mediate disputes, and represent you effectively before an Ontario judge. You can find a list of relevant local lawyers and government agencies at the top of this page.
The Superior Court of Justice handles major civil lawsuits, serious criminal offences, and complex family law matters like divorce and property division. The Ontario Court of Justice deals with provincial offences like traffic tickets, minor criminal charges, and child protection or support cases.
Many daily matters, such as property ownership, wills, and most employment disputes, are governed by provincial law. Criminal law and divorce are governed by federal statutes, but they are administered through the provincial court system right here in Ontario.
Under the provincial Limitations Act, the standard limitation period to file a civil lawsuit is generally two years from the day you first discover the claim or realize that you suffered a loss. Missing this deadline usually means you lose your right to sue.
No, taking a case all the way to trial is actually quite rare. The vast majority of civil disputes in Ontario are settled outside of court through direct negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, which saves both parties significant time and legal expenses.
The age of majority in Ontario is 18 years old. This is the age at which a person is legally considered an adult, granting them the legal capacity to sign binding contracts, draft a valid will, and independently file a lawsuit.
Legal fees vary widely depending on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s level of experience. Many lawyers charge hourly rates, while others might offer a flat fee for drafting standard documents like a will or handling a straightforward real estate transaction.