Residential Tenancy Lawyer Toronto

• Evictions for non-payment of rent or other breaches of the lease.
• Disagreements over maintenance, repairs or property conditions.
• Rent hikes, illegal charges or "bad faith" notices.
• Tenant rights applications (e.g. T2, T5, T6).
• Landlord-Tenant Board (LTB) hearings, appeals and judicial reviews.
• Settlements including "cash for keys" arrangements and mediation.

• A free 20-minute initial consultation to hear your story.
• Flexible billing, including flat rates for defined services (e.g. document drafting) and hourly charging for representation.
• Upfront transparent estimates with no surprises on fees.

Yes – we provide a complimentary, no-obligation 20-minute consultation to assess your file and potential solutions.

• Some urgent matters (e.g. eviction enforcements) can be resolved in days or weeks.
• Most typical LTB hearings take 2–6 months from application to decision.

We strive to keep your matter moving efficiently and provide regular updates at each stage to prevent unnecessary delays.

Yes – we offer full-scope LTB representation, Divisional Court appeals, and Small Claims Court lawsuits for certain related disputes.

Contact us directly for priority intake of urgent cases. We can file emergency LTB applications, bring injunction motions in illegal lockout scenarios, and negotiate quick-turnaround solutions.

We communicate regarding every major step in your case by your preferred method (email, phone call, or secure client portal) and make sure all documentation, strategy and deadlines are explained in detail.

Yes – we review your legal rights and obligations under the Act in plain English, explain how the Act affects the specific facts of your case, and clarify next steps in processes like completing forms or responding to notices.

• Preparing terms for settlement agreements (e.g. payment plans or move-out agreements).
• Participating in mediation through the LTB or separate private discussions.
• Protecting your interests with enforceable agreements that preserve your rights under the law.

Absolutely. Following an intake review of your file, we provide an estimate of likely costs and payment alternatives before you officially retain our firm – whether they involve flat rates for limited services or hourly rates for ongoing representation.

1. Put your dispute in writing – copy any requests or complaints to the other party in a letter or email.
2. Save evidence – including emails, photos, rent receipts or superintendent inspection reports.
3. Read your lease – to clarify issues like rent increase amounts or required maintenance/repairs.
4. Check deadlines – many LTB forms or orders contain a specific number of days to file your reply.

Yes – we are happy to discuss steps such as payment plan options, phased fee arrangements, or unbundled legal services (e.g. coaching for self-represented litigants) to fit your financial circumstances.

We act only in full compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act and the administrative procedures of the LTB, providing balanced advice focused on:

• Landlord interests: ensuring your property investment is protected while respecting the RTA requirements.
• Tenant rights: ensuring your housing and legal protections are enforced.

We do our best to accommodate requests for translation services or multi-lingual staff – if this is necessary, let us know your language preference at our initial consultation.

To help us quickly assess your file, please bring a copy of your lease, any LTB forms or notices/documentation relating to eviction proceedings, along with supporting evidence like pictures, emails, payment records, and a timeline of important events forming the background of the dispute.