The fact is that tenants have the right to install a camera within their own property as long as it is being used for legitimate purposes (i.e. to monitor or mitigate security concerns). Can tenant install security system without landlord permission Ontario? In most cases, renters can install security cameras inside their homes without asking […]
Category: Ontario
Can A Landlord Ask For A Cleaning Deposit In Ontario?
Many landlords ask for deposits under the law, however only two deposits are legal in Ontario: A last months rent deposit. Are cleaning deposits legal in Ontario? The only deposit legally allowed is a rent deposit Security deposits are not allowed in Ontario. Generally, landlords are not allowed to charge tenants additional fees or charges […]
What Is Title Search In Real Estate Ontario?
A title search is something that real estate lawyers perform. It is a series of searches and documents that are reviewed by the lawyer to certify that title is clear. Is title search mandatory in Ontario? If you are buying real estate, you must do a Writ of Execution search for the current owner of […]
Are Atlantic Salmon Endangered In Ontario?
Inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic salmon are currently listed as endangered by Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA), and most neighbouring US populations of Atlantic salmon are listed as endangered (US Endangered Species Act). Is Atlantic salmon endangered in Canada? The most severe declines have occurred in the 32 rivers of the inner Bay of […]
Can I Sue My Landlord For Wrongful Eviction In Ontario?
Tenants have the right to file lawsuits against landlords if they feel they’re being unlawfully evicted. Most of these cases end up in a small claims court with a judge making the final ruling. What is wrongful eviction in Ontario? It is an offence under the Residential Tenancies Act for a landlord to knowingly end […]
What Happens If You Leave Furniture In An Apartment When You Move Out Ontario?
Unless specific arrangements have been made otherwise with your landlord, it is not advisable to leave furniture in your apartment when you move out. If you move out and leave furniture behind, you could be charged by your landlord for disposal (check your lease and local specifics). Can you leave furniture when you move out […]
Who Oversees Municipalities In Ontario?
Effective January 1, 2007, the Municipal Act, 2001 (the Act) was significantly amended by the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (Bill 130). Municipalities are governed by municipal councils. The job of municipal councils is to make decisions about municipal financing and services. Who governs a municipality? Municipal governments are not part of the executive […]
What Replaced The Ontario Municipal Board?
Those OMB opponents ultimately prevailed and persuaded the Liberal Ontario government to replace the OMB with the LPAT. What is the Ontario Municipal Board now called? the OLTIn 2017, the OMB was continued as the LPAT. On June 1, 2021, LPAT was amalgamated and continued into the OLT. What is the OMB now called? The […]
Can I Cut Tree Roots On My Property Ontario?
Any encroaching roots or branches on solely owned trees cannot be trimmed without first asking the owner to do so. Without the permission of the owner to prune the tree, any applicant must apply to the court for an injunction, requesting the work to take place. Can my Neighbour cut my tree roots? Roots are […]
Which Highway Has The Most Accidents In Ontario?
Highway 401. Highway 401, from Whites Road to Courtice Road (Whitby area) Predictably, rush hour is the most dangerous time of day on Ontario’s most dangerous road, with the number of collisions peaking in the mornings, between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and in the afternoon, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. What highway has […]