The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is changing on January 1. These are the changes: Landlords will no longer be able to apply for a rent increase above the guideline because utility costs have increased, and the LTB will be able to deny an application if a landlord has not complied with an order to fix… Continue reading LTB
December 29, 2017
Residential Tenancies Act Changes – January 1, 2018
Category: 2017 (EN)
LTB
LTB
December 29, 2017
Above Guideline Rent Increase Applications – The Law is Changing
On January 1, 2018, two changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that relate to the landlord’s Application for a Rent Increase above the Guideline will come into effect: A landlord will no longer be able to apply for a rent increase above the guideline because utility costs (e.g. fuel, electricity or water) have increased. If… Continue reading LTB
December 29, 2017
Above Guideline Rent Increase Applications – The Law is Changing
SJTO
December 22, 2017
SJTO Member Diversity Survey
SJTO conducted its second member diversity survey in June. Among those who responded, 7.7% were Francophone, 8% were gay, lesbian or bisexual and 18.2% had a disability. 23% were non-white and, of those, 4.2% were Aboriginal. Nearly 50% were 55 years of age or over. SJTO continues to be at or above the percentages in… Continue reading SJTO
December 22, 2017
SJTO Member Diversity Survey
HRTO
December 21, 2017
Vacancy Notice – Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Practice Advisory Committee
The HRTO Practice Advisory Committee (PAC) has two vacancies for members who regularly represent parties before the HRTO. The PAC has an opening for one member who regularly represents respondents and one member who regularly represents applicants. The PAC is looking for people who are familiar with HRTO procedures and can contribute to the PAC’s… Continue reading HRTO
December 21, 2017
Vacancy Notice – Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Practice Advisory Committee
SBT
December 11, 2017
Parties to a Disability Appeal Can Soon Agree to Settle at the Hearing
Starting January 1, Social Benefits Tribunal appellants and the Disability Adjudication Unit of the Ministry of Community and Social Services will be able to agree to settle a disability appeal during the hearing. If the two sides agree on a way to settle the appeal, they will be asked to put their agreement in writing… Continue reading SBT
December 11, 2017
Parties to a Disability Appeal Can Soon Agree to Settle at the Hearing
CICB
December 11, 2017
Rules and Practice Direction Posted for Review and Comment
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) has posted new Rules of Procedure and a proposed Practice Direction on Alleged Offenders for review and comment by members of the community and its stakeholders. These changes are intended to improve transparency of the CICB and access to its processes. We encourage you to have a look at… Continue reading CICB
December 11, 2017
Rules and Practice Direction Posted for Review and Comment
HRTO
November 7, 2017
New Videos Show What Hearings and Mediations are Like
New videos posted to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) website show people what a mediation and hearing at the HRTO might really be like. The videos can be accessed through the FAQs, Videos & Guides page. They are also featured as part of the “Mediation” and “During the Hearing” steps on the Application… Continue reading HRTO
November 7, 2017
New Videos Show What Hearings and Mediations are Like
SBT
November 7, 2017
New Video Shows What Hearings are Like
A new video posted to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) website shows what a hearing is really like. The video can be accessed through the Video & FAQ page. It is also featured under the “At the Hearing” heading on the Appeal and Hearing Process page. SBT staff and adjudicators played roles in the video… Continue reading SBT
November 7, 2017
New Video Shows What Hearings are Like
LTB
September 1, 2017
New requirements for landlords who evict because they would like to move in
The Ontario government has introduced new requirements for landlords who would like to evict a tenant so they or someone in their family can live in the unit. Starting September 1, 2017, the landlord or family member must intend to live in the unit for at least one year. The landlord must also either give… Continue reading LTB
September 1, 2017
New requirements for landlords who evict because they would like to move in
CICB
August 1, 2017
Changes to Rules of Procedure and New Practice Direction on Recording Hearings
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) has made changes to its Rules of Procedure. Among other changes, the amended rules: incorporate Social Justice Tribunals Ontario’s Common Rules into the CICB Rules allow youth applications to be filed by a legal representative, a litigation guardian, or the youth themselves stipulate that the CICB will record its… Continue reading CICB
August 1, 2017
Changes to Rules of Procedure and New Practice Direction on Recording Hearings