Posts Tagged ‘advice’

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Whose Job Is It to Clear the Snow?

Whose job is it to clear the snow at a rental property? The tenant or the landlord?

A woman in London makes a case for a by-law requiring landlords to clear the snow from tenants’ walkways and driveways.

The OLA’s Jane Schweitzer called the idea of ignoring what is put in the lease ‘ridiculous.’

http://www.cbc.ca/ontariotoday/2011/02/01/whose-job-is-it-to-clear-the-snow/

The OLA Brochure! Print it Out, Post it, Spread the Word!

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Top 10 List: Going to the Board

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
  • Don’t accept excuses for late rent: serve an N4 as soon as they are late
  • Follow directions exactly on all Board forms – 100% accuracy is a MUST!
  • Serve the documents by accepted methods as listed on COS
  • Pay attention to Termination Dates! Again 100% accuracy!
  • Don’t Go Blind: Obtain legal advice or representation prior to a Hearing
  • Make sure you have up to date evidence and records ready in triplicate.
  • Provide a copy of your evidence to the opposing party before your case
  • is called, preferably at the start of the Hearing Block
  • Consider mediation at your hearing – for a result that can’t be appealed.
  • Address the Member as Mr. Chair or Madam Chair
  • Show respect for the other party and the Board Member all times