Got Burned by a Tenant?
Whether you are a landlord, property owner or property management company, you have to be aware of the Fire Code obligations and ensure that the requirements are upheld. The issue for most is how to get a tenant to cooperate. This is especially a concern when you are managing multiple units or for property managers and companies […]
UofT Academic Discipline Case Study: Plagiarism
As university students, there is a constant pressure to do well and get decent grades in order to be able to find a job upon graduation. Having that in mind, students often look to “precedents” for projects and papers. The issue is that by reviewing these precedents, students sometimes fall into the trap of plagiarism, […]
Renting FAQs for both Landlords and Tenants re COVID-19
Can my landlord evict me during this time? Short answer is no. In normal circumstances, the first step is for the landlord to give the tenant a notice in writing that they want the tenant to move out. Landlords must use an official notice from the Landlord Tenant Board (LTB). Tenants may be able to […]
COVID-19 and its effects on Termination/Layoffs
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been quite some confusion and stress in the workplace. Many companies have been faced with the difficult situation of downsizing their work force. Employees are faced with termination or layoffs. More often than not, people use the terms ‘layoff’ and ‘termination’ interchangeably without realizing that each term means different […]
Wills Promotion!
As part of our COVID-19 Webinar Series, we are running a promotion in conjunction with our Estate Planning Basics in the Wake of Covid-19 webinar. You and your loved ones can prepare a simple will for the discounted price of $500+HST per person OR $800+HST per couple. Limited time only. If interested, please email chris@chuhuanglaw.com or adaline@chrischulaw.com !
COVID-19 and its effect on Temporary Layoffs UPDATE
Since the beginning of the pandemic, many employers have faced the difficult situation of business downturn which resulted in reduced hours, reduced salaries, or temporary layoffs. For employees and employers alike, this initially raised many concerns; does this equate to termination or constructive dismissal? What obligations does the employer have towards the employees? This changed […]
#StopAsianHate: Protecting the Safety of Condo Residents
Recently, our firm’s litigation lawyer, Adaline Huang, assisted a client who experienced an incident of anti-Asian harassment. Our client experienced harassment from a guest of a neighbouring condo unit, receiving death threats and acts of physical violence. Condominium corporations have a positive statutory duty to ensure that the condominium is free from any type of […]
Live-In Landlord: When You Are Roommates With Your Tenant
Landlord and tenant relationships are all about balance – the interests of the landlord and the tenant don’t always align perfectly and may even conflict at times. Add to this the stress of living under the same roof and the delicate balance between each party can easily be tested by an awkward comment, passive aggressive […]