What to do if you receive a traffic ticket in Peel Region
KPA Lawyers – April 28, 2019 Getting a traffic ticket doesn’t mean you’re a bad driver, and it doesn’t even necessarily mean that you are guilty of the offence listed on the ticket. A ticket is simply a charge (or allegation) which indicates that a police officer believes you committed a violation of the Highway […]
Human Rights Tribunal dismisses sexual harassment lawsuit against Mississauga Cricket League
KPA Lawyers – September 20, 2019 On June 6th, 2019, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTOâ€) summarily dismissed a lawsuit filed by Mississauga resident, Kirstena Naidu, against the Mississauga Cricket League. Naidu alleged that she had been discriminated on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual solicitation and advances, with respect to membership […]
Can I force my spouse to pay in advance for my legal fees in Ontario’s family court?
KPA Lawyers – July 24, 2019 The short answer is yes, it’s possible, but it’s also highly unlikely. Pursuant to Rule 24(18) of the Family Law Rules the court may make an order that a party pay an amount of money to another party to cover part or all of the expenses of carrying on […]
How to remove a tenant who has appealed an eviction order in Ontario
Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board, often referred to as the LTB, was created to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants as well as to provide the respective parties information about their rights and responsibilities. For a landlord, a non-paying tenant can be burdensome. It can be costly proceeding through the LTB process and obtaining an […]
How will COVID-19 affect my real estate transaction in Ontario?
KPA Lawyers – March 17, 2020 Doug Ford has declared a State of Emergency. So what does that mean for you and your real estate transaction? Brokerages are shutting down, agents are working from home and private showings have agents wearing gloves and advising prospective buyers to touch as few things as possible. Whether you […]
INFORMATION FOR ONTARIO EMPLOYERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES RE COVID-19 AND STATE OF EMERGENCY
KPA Lawyers – March 17, 2020 https://youtu.be/yWgL0wsfCAc This morning, Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency for the Province of Ontario due to the spread of COVID-19. Using the province’s new emergency powers, the Province announced the immediate closure of the following: All facilities providing indoor recreational programs. All public libraries. All private […]
Can lawyers actually get in the way of resolving legal disputes?
https://youtu.be/Xa-bkDZgMBw It might sound a little strange that a law firm would publish a video about how lawyers can actually get in the way of resolving legal disputes, but we hope that the information in this video will help Canadians understand some general information about the financial aspects of legal disputes. To understand how a […]
How to Get Through This: A Guide to Work, Lay-Offs, and Sick Leave during COVID-19
KPA Lawyers – March 20, 2020 I’ll say it – there’s a pandemic and a declared state of emergency in Ontario. Those are scary words in an already scary time. No one knows what to do, or which path is the best path. My phone and emails have been going crazy with questions like: I’m […]
Buying a home in Ontario when vendors don’t fulfill their end of the deal.
KPA Lawyers – June 10, 2020 When Agreements of Purchase and Sale are breached, it is most often a result of the Purchaser(s) failing to meet a condition in the agreement. It is less common to see a sale fall through as a result of the Vendor’s breach. Despite this, I have worked with Purchasers […]
Can I force the closing of my home purchase in Ontario?
KPA Lawyers – March 19, 2020 Specific Performance is a discretionary, equitable remedy defined as “an order by the court to a party to perform its contractual obligations…†Pro Swing Inc. v. ELTE Golf Inc., 2006 SCC 52 (CanLII) 2 SCR 612, at para. 23. With respect to real estate and land, there was a […]