By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • If your Ontario Small Claims Court matter is not resolved at settlement conference you better start getting ready for an appearance before a trial judge, and careful preparation is key, says paralegal Joyann Oliver. “Before the trial date, self-represented litigants or legal representatives have to put together a book […]
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Most actions launched in Ontario Small Claims Court never make it to trial thanks to settlement conferences held in advance, says Toronto paralegal Joyann Oliver. “Anywhere between 80 to 90 percent of cases are resolved at these meetings,” says Oliver, co-founder of JNR Legal Services. “Since trials are very
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • If you want to sue someone for money, the return of personal property or damages, valued at $35,00 or less, Ontario’s Small Claims Court is the place to seek a remedy, says Toronto paralegal Joyann Oliver. “Small Claims Court is a court of equity. It can only award damages.
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The low supply of Toronto rental units not only makes affordable accommodations difficult to find, but many existing tenants paying modest rents are being told they must move out by landlords claiming the units are going to be renovated or are needed for family members, says Toronto paralegal Joyann
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • If you have a house or apartment to rent, rely on your brain and not your gut when choosing a tenant, or you may find yourself owed money in the future, says Toronto paralegal Joyann Oliver. “Finding the right tenant is probably the most important thing a landlord is
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • People suffering from a disability that prevents them from working may be entitled to receive Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits, with their likelihood for approval increasing dramatically if they follow the right steps, says Toronto paralegal Joyann Oliver. “The process of proving eligibility for the benefits can be overwhelming,
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