Legal
Balcony mishaps in residential towers
Most Canadian cities see up to ten residential high-rise balcony- and window-related accidents per year. Here is an inside look at why they happen and how to help prevent them.
Inside the Residential Tenancies Act
Given the critical rental housing shortages in Ontario, more emphasis should be placed on helping, and not hindering landlords through oppressive legislation.
Simple solutions for resolving tenant conflicts
All landlords and property managers encounter tenant conflicts at some point. Here are some simple solutions to help mitigate those disputes before you end up in a courtroom.
Canadian security strategy enlists landlords
Bill C-51, the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act, would give CSIS a broader mandate, including entry, search and installing equipment in buildings.
Latent defects and the law
When buying apartment buildings of older stock, buyers should beware of latent defects and know their rights within the law.
When residential tenants fail to pay
When it comes to collecting money owed as a result of non-payment of rent, for damage to a property or even for utilities, landlords are forced to attend small claims court. Here's what else they should do.
Balancing condo safety with privacy rights
Condominiums must walk a fine line to balance community safety with occupants' privacy rights.
Evicting tenants for repairs or renovations
When a B.C. landlord faces repairs or renovations in a rental building, the decision to evict an existing tenant to ...
Managing within the law
An employer may mean to provide its employees with fair employment contracts but when disputes arise, parties often disagree on the rights they ...
Social media guidelines for employers
It is the responsibility of employers to ensure the rules governing the use of social media are clear and widely understood. This means educating staff on a ‘responsible use of technology’ policy or code of conduct and ...
Don’t get too personal during hiring process
Human rights legislation in Ontario place practical constraints on what information an employer may collect during the hiring process.






