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  • How can I really defend a Fire Code violation?

    Multiple-unit and rooming houses landlords are a frequent subject of the Toronto Fire Services inspections. In general, there are two reasons for this attention: It is not uncommon when these inspections result in provincial offences charges under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and Fire Code. These charges are quite complex and filled with details […]

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  • Disability Appeals Icon

    Denied Disability Benefits? Next Steps. In Ontario, there are two major programs that offer financial aid for disabled individuals: Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), and Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D). Specific next steps depend on which type of disability benefit program you applied for. Please click above to learn more.

  • Evictions Icon

    In Ontario, all tenant evictions are dealt with exclusively by the Landlord and Tenant Board. The Landlord and Tenant Board can issue orders to evict a tenant, to get him or her to pay overdue rent, and more. The specific process of tenant eviction differs based on the reason for the eviction.

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    The main reason to fight a traffic ticket is the potential for skyrocketing insurance premiums. Traffic tickets cause insurance premiums to increase primarily because of demerit points.

  • Small Claims Icon

    In Ontario, the Small Claims Court is a division of the Superior Court of Justice. It handles disputes about money or return of property for sums of $25,000 or less, and cannot issue injunctions (orders for people to do or not do something). If your claim is somewhat over $25,000, you can forego the excess […]

  • Criminal Defence Icon

    Ontario is one of the few jurisdictions where paralegals are independent legal professionals. This means that they can represent people in some types of criminal matters. Specifically, Spectrum Paralegal can represent you in summary conviction criminal offences, which are criminal offences where the maximum punishment is less than six months of imprisonment.