Abandonment of a Rental Unit
The issue of a tenant abandoning their rental unit can be both perplexing and complicated for a landlord in Ontario. When faced with this...
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AJ Murray Legal Services P.C. Blog
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
As a paralegal who advocates for both landlords and tenants at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), it's important to address concerns...
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Landlord's Notice of Entry: What Landlords Need to Know
As a landlord, it's important to understand your rights and responsibilities when it comes to entering your rental property. This...
Aug 1, 20222 min read
One Common Mistake Landlords Should Avoid
Landlords across Ontario continue to suffer financially and psychologically because they are unable to expeditiously remove bad tenants...
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Pause On Residential Evictions Again! Some Questions Answered (FAQs)
The Order pausing residential evictions occurred yesterday, January 14, 2021. There have been numerous questions coming from both...
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Mass Evictions: Are The Recent Changes To The Laws Governing Residential Landlord And Tenant Matters
Some sections of Bill 184, Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020, took immediate effect when it received Royal...
Oct 1, 20193 min read
Landlords Using Loophole To Evict Tenants
A loophole in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) allows Ontario landlords to evict tenants by simply claiming their units are needed to...
Sep 1, 20192 min read
Agencies Allowed To Reject Tenants Evicted For Crimes
TORONTO — Ontario will allow community housing providers to reject tenants who have previously been evicted for criminal activity....
Jul 1, 20192 min read
‘Renoviction’ Victims Have Legal Options: Murray
Tenants have options when a landlord attempts a “renoviction,” says Ottawa paralegal Amri Murray, who handles cases of this nature. The...
Mar 20, 20193 min read
How To Legally Get Out Of A Lease
Fixed-term leases aren’t as iron-clad as they might appear to a landlord or tenant who wants to get out of their contract, says Ottawa...
Nov 1, 20183 min read
Landlords Who Want To Ban Tenants From Smoking Marijuana
Ontario landlords who want to ban tenants from smoking marijuana better check their existing lease agreements to see if it’s possible,...
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