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24 September
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Ontario’s New Landlord and Tenant Rules in 2026: What Changed on July 1 and September 21

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Apartment building exterior representing Ontario landlord and tenant rental housing

If you rent out a property in Ontario, or you rent your home, some of the rules you knew a year ago no longer apply. The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 has been amended in two stages this year, through the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60) and the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 (Bill 97). The first set of changes came into force on July 1, 2026, and the second, larger set took effect on September 21, 2026. Some of these changes speed things up for landlords. Others add new protections for tenants. Many of them change deadlines,...

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05 August
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Canada’s New Refugee Claim Rules in 2026: The One-Year Bar, the 14-Day Rule, and What to Do If You Have Received an Ineligibility Letter

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If you have received a letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada telling you that your refugee claim may not be eligible for a hearing, you are not alone, and the letter is not necessarily the end of your case. Canada made the largest changes to its asylum system in decades this year. Two new eligibility rules are now in force, and thousands of people who filed claims in good faith have been caught by them. This article explains what changed, who is affected, who is not, and what options remain if your claim cannot go to the Immigration and Refugee...

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05 January
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Commissioner of Oath vs. Notary Public Understanding the Difference.

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Remote Commissioning of Oaths in Ontario: What You Can and Cannot Do As digital services continue to expand across Ontario, many clients are turning to remote legal services for convenience and accessibility. One area that has seen significant growth is the remote commissioning of oaths and statutory declarations. While Ontario law permits certain documents to be commissioned remotely, there remains widespread confusion about what can—and cannot—be completed through virtual means. At Oracle Legal Services, we regularly assist clients who require affidavits, statutory declarations, and other sworn documents commissioned remotely. However, it is equally important to understand the limitations of remote services, particularly...

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02 January
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Property Line Disputes, Variances, and the Legal Risks of Informal Neighbour Agreements

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Neighbour Disputes, Property Lines, and Alleged Agreements: Why Clear Communication Matters Disputes involving property lines, variances, and neighbour agreements are more common than many homeowners realize. What often begins as a friendly conversation can quickly escalate into expensive and stressful litigation. At Oracle Legal Services, we regularly see cases where informal discussions between neighbours later become the foundation of legal claims — even when no real agreement ever existed. This article explains why these disputes arise, why many claims are brought in the wrong court, and how homeowners can protect themselves by using clear, legally mindful communication. When Property Line Discussions Turn Into...

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15 January
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Unlawful Eviction for Personal Use (N12 Notice) of Landlord

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Unlawful Eviction Personal Use N12 Notice Landlord Toronto

As a tenant, you have the right to live in your rental unit without fear of unlawful eviction. Unfortunately, some landlords may try to evict tenants without following the proper legal process, which is not only illegal, but also unfair and unethical. Oracle Legal Services, a trusted Paralegal Firm in Toronto, stands prepared to assist you in such matters. Explore further insights on this topic in this guideline. Compensation Entitlements If a landlord evicts a tenant for personal use and then the tenant finds out after moving out that the eviction was unlawful, the tenant may be entitled to one-year rent arrears of what...

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30 May
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Reprisal in Employment Law in Ontario Law

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Reprisal In Employment Law In Ontario Law Toronto

As an employer, it's important to be aware of the laws that govern your actions toward employees. One such law is the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), which prohibits reprisals against employees who have exercised their rights under the code. Oracle Legal Services is a Paralegal Firm in Toronto, and our team is here today to give you more information on this topic.  Reprisal is defined as any action taken by an employer or supervisor that penalizes an employee for exercising their rights under the OHRC. This can include termination, demotion, suspension, or any other form of punishment.  The OHRC protects employees from reprisal when...

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25 May
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Employment Law Probationary Period

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Employment Law Probationary Period

A probationary period is a common practice in many workplaces where an employee's performance and suitability for the role are assessed during a designated time frame. This period typically lasts anywhere from 30 to 90 days, depending on the employer's policy. Our team from Oracle Legal Services specializes in Employment Law in Toronto and we are here today to give you some further insight into what a probation period looks like. Employee & Employer Expectations During this time, both the employee and the employer have certain expectations that need to be met. The employer may use this time to evaluate an employee's work ethic, skills, and...

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16 February
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Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act That Every Tenant Should Know

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Residential Tenancies Act Changes

You might have heard about it as the "Eviction Bill" of 2020 when it reached Royal Assent at the height of the pandemic. Eventually, the masses have dubbed this Bill as pro-landlord as its defined amendments will affect tenants specifically. Now that it is being mandated and decreed in Ontario, how will these new changes to the law affect tenants and landlords alike? Our paralegal firm here at Oracle Legal Services would like to answer this question and more. Here's the rundown on the 5 changes in the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 that you should know about: 1. Repayment Agreement Outside of...

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10 November
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Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) vs. Small Claims Court (SCC): When Do Landlord/Tenant Disputes Go to Small Claims Court?

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When Landlord Tenant Disputes Go Small Claims Court

When people hear about the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), the following words usually follow – eviction, maintenance, rent reduction, termination of tenancy, etc. All of which involves some form of dispute with the help of a paralegal. When it comes down to it, however, the main issue is always related to money. To give an idea on how many cases the LTB handles per year, just in 2019-2020 alone the tribunal has received 80,874 cases, and 72,064 of which have been resolved at the end of 2020.  In this statistic alone, half of these applications are rent-related tribulations. To be exact,...

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28 October
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The Limitation Period: What Does It Mean and Why Should You File ASAP?

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When you are dealing with a small claims court case or others like it, it is important you know everything you can about the limitation period. Investigative and true crime documentaries have had a prevalent presence in viewers’ ratings nowadays, and if you are into one you might have heard the term limitation period multiple times — usually when it already lapsed or during the most crucial time in the case when time is of the essence. The Limitation Period literally is “time of the essence”. Many rules and governing procedures are in place in commencing lawsuits in Ontario, but one of...

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