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 […]
COMMERCIAL LEASING ISSUES FOR TENANTS, LANDLORDS & SMALL BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted virtually every segment of Canadian business and society. During these stressful times, Chu & Huang Law is offering free virtual info-sessions to members of the public regarding legal topics that impact their lives under the current COVID-19 climate. Details WEATHERING THE STORM: COMMERCIAL LEASING ISSUES FOR TENANTS LANDLORDS & SMALL BUSINESSES IN […]
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 […]
TROUBLESHOOTING RESIDENTIAL LEASES DURING COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted virtually every segment of Canadian society. During these stressful times, Chu & Huang Law is offering free virtual info-sessions to members of the public regarding legal topics that impact their lives under the current COVID-19 climate. Join Chris Chu and Adaline Huang this Tuesday, April 21, for a discussion on residential leasing […]
#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 […]
Academic Suspensions: It’s Not the End of the World
Whether it’s being put on academic probation or academic suspension, it’s not the end of the world. At Chu & Huang Law, we have successfully represented students in academic appeal cases and can help you too. University was never meant to be easy and students are constantly reminded that “in the real world”, most jobs […]
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 […]