With extensive knowledge of Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and the LTB’s procedures, Estofa Law is ready to manage varied scenarios. Whether you’re a landlord dealing with challenging tenants or a tenant experiencing unfair treatment, we’re dedicated to providing competent legal counsel and successful advocacy catering to your requirements.

Landlord Representation

Your success as a landlord depends on how well you manage your rental property. To safeguard your investment, prompt and immediate action is frequently required when problems occur, including unpaid rent, property damage, or lease violations. We defend landowners in a variety of conflicts, such as:

• Evictions due to lease violations, unpaid rent, or other infractions
• Rent collection and lease enforcement
• Resolving property damage caused by tenants
• Applications for rent increases over the guidelines
• Protection against complaints about maintenance and unlawful rent hikes made by tenants
• Negotiation and mediation to settle conflicts without drawn-out hearings
• Drafting of court documents, including settlement agreements, eviction applications, and notices of termination

Tenant Representation

Under Ontario law, tenants are also afforded considerable protections, which are occasionally violated by landlords. We can assist tenants who are having problems with unjustified evictions, unpaid rent, or other violations of their contract. Among the services we offer to tenants are:

• Preventing unauthorized evictions
• Contesting rent increases or unlawful fees
• Enforcing duties for upkeep and repairs
• Displacing unlawful lease clauses
• Representing tenants in conflicts involving peaceful enjoyment, privacy rights, or reprisals
• Denying rent reduction requests because services are not being maintained adequately
• Negotiation and mediation to save expensive lawsuits

Why Choose a Business Law Firm in Burlington?

We are aware of the financial and emotional risks associated with landlord-tenant conflicts. Estofa law offers:

• Personalized representation: We adjust our strategy to fit your unique needs and circumstances, whether you are a tenant or a landlord.
• Cost-effective solutions: To save time and money on legal fees, we try to settle issues through mediation and negotiation whenever possible.
• Tenacious advocacy: We ensure that your argument is presented convincingly clearly and concisely with the Landlord and Tenant Board by forcefully representing our clients in court as necessary.
• Knowledgeable legal advice: Our thorough knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and LTB procedures enables us to foresee obstacles and provide seamless legal guidance.

How We Can Assist

Our firm covers all elements of residential tenancy issues, from initial legal counsel representation at LTB hearings, including:

• Preparing and submitting LTB applications
• Examining the evidence and creating legal defenses
• Defending clients in appeals and LTB hearings
• Providing legal advice regarding rights and responsibilities according to the Residential Tenancies Act and helping to enforce LTB rulings after hearings

Contact us

Estofa Law is available to assist you if you are a tenant or landlord in a dispute or if you need legal advice on your rental property. To arrange a consultation and find out how we can advocate on your behalf before the Landlord and Tenant Board, get in touch with us right now.