What’s New
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On the Radar – Recent changes to Ontario’s rules for “no-fault” evictions”
On September 1, 2021, the government made major changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. We talked about some of these changes in September’s On the Radar. This month, we look at 2 new rules that relate to what are called “no-fault” evictions, for example, when a landlord wants to move in.
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Use of Guided Pathways More than Doubles in Pandemic – CLEO to expand court form tool to victims of violence, small claims, and family law
Toronto, ON — CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique commauntaire Ontario) is expanding its Guided Pathways to help more Ontarians seek legal protection from abuse and family violence, and to navigate Small Claims Court and family court. Read the full release. Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario,
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On the Radar – Special COVID-19 rules about rent increases end December 31
Many tenants will see their rent go up in 2022 for the first time since 2020. This is because, in most cases, the government of Ontario didn’t allow any rent increases in 2021. For tenants not covered by the rent increase rules of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), the increase could be a lot.
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Quarterly Update
This Quarterly Update highlights: Access to Justice week; New CLEO Board members; Family Law Guided Pathways video; Real time response on Steps to Justice. Read the full Quarterly Update here.
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New CLEO Guided Pathways for family court motions to change on consent
If you and your former partner agree to make changes to arrangements for your children or support, CLEO’s Guided Pathways now offer help completing the necessary court forms. Guided Pathways for Motions to Change on consent help with court forms when both parties agree to change a final order relating to: decision-making responsibility (custody) parenting time (access) child or spousal support making a change to a written agreement about support,