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Did you receive a Traffic Ticket?
Have you received a traffic ticket on your way home or while driving to work? Then you have come to the right place! At Chahal Paralegal Services, we can help you with your traffic ticket so you don't have to go to court. We will review your case and represent you in court. Our goal is to get your traffic tickets withdrawn or reduced.
If you have received a traffic ticket, chances are you are feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. You may be wondering how this will affect your insurance rates or if you will have to go to court. At Chahal Paralegal Services, we understand how you are feeling and we are here to help.
Common Types of Traffic Tickets
There are many types of traffic tickets, but some are more common than others. Here are some of the most common traffic tickets we see:
Speeding tickets
Stunt driving
Careless driving
Failure to yield
Running a red light or stop sign
Driving without insurance
Driving with an expired license
These are just a few examples of the types of traffic tickets we can help you with. If you have received any type of traffic ticket, give us a call and we will be happy to help.
What to Do If You Get a Traffic Ticket
If you receive a traffic ticket, the first thing you should do is contact an experienced traffic ticket legal representative. Once you retain a legal representative, they will request disclosure and review it to determine the best course of action. In some cases, your legal representative may be able to have the charges against you withdrawn. In other cases, they may be able to negotiate a plea deal with the prosecutor.
What Happens in Traffic Court
The court process can be intimidating and we understand that attending court is not easy to work into your schedule as you are busy at your job and responsibilities. Your legal representative will appear on your behalf to argue your case in court.
Your legal representative will build a case around your ticket and aim to have the charges withdrawn, the ticket fines reduced, or the demerit points reduced. Your legal representative will get instructions from you on how you wish to proceed or if you wish to accept a plea deal with the prosecutor. Next, the result will be read in court for the record. If you have to pay a fine, your legal representative will request a reasonable amount of time for you to pay.
At Chahal Paralegal we take pride in our client-focused service. Contact us now for a consultation!
Don't let a traffic ticket ruin your day. Call Chahal Paralegal Services today and let us help you take care of it. Call us now for a consultation!
Landlord and Tenant Board Matters
Landlord and tenant matters are governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act. The Act sets out the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants and establishes the Landlord and Tenant Board to hear disputes and issue orders.
The Act applies to most residential rental units, including apartments, houses, mobile home parks and rented rooms. It does not apply to commercial properties, social housing, or units in for-profit cooperative housing.
Landlords and tenants have different rights and responsibilities under the Act. Landlords must provide their tenants with a written copy of the Act, and must disclose certain information about the rental unit (e.g., the rent amount, the existence of any mold/pre-existing damage). Tenants must pay rent on time, keep the rental unit clean, and not cause any damage.
If there is a dispute between a landlord and tenant, either party can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order. The Board can order the other party to do (or stop doing) something, or it can award damages.
The Landlord and Tenant Board is a quasi-judicial tribunal, which means that it is similar to a court. The Board is independent of both landlords and tenants, and its decisions are binding.
Residential Tenancies Act Ontario
The Residential Tenancies Act (the "RTA") is the law that governs most residential rental agreements in Ontario. The RTA applies to most tenancy agreements, including those for rooms, apartments, houses, mobile home parks, and rented condominiums. The RTA sets out the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants and establishes the Landlord and Tenant Board (the "LTB") to hear disputes and issue orders.
Protecting the Landlord
If you are a landlord and are having problems with your tenant, you may want to get legal advice. The law provides landlords with certain rights and remedies, but it also imposes duties and obligations.
Common types of issues that arise for landlords are:
-non-payment of rent;
-damage to the rental unit;
-noise complaints;
-disruptive behaviour; and
-tenants who are involved in illegal activities.
There are several ways that landlords can deal with these types of problems, including:
-serving the tenant with a notice to end the tenancy;
-applying to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order; or
-taking the tenant to small claims court.
Landlords must follow certain procedures when dealing with tenants, and there are strict deadlines that must be met. Contact us today if you are having these issues and we will handle your matter accordingly!
Protecting the Tenant
If you are a tenant and are having issues with your landlord, you may want to get legal advice. The law provides tenants with certain rights and remedies, but it also imposes duties and obligations.
Common types of problems that arise for tenants are:
-landlords who enter the rental unit without permission;
-landlords who do not make repairs in a timely manner;
-rent increases that are above the legal limit;
-illegal evictions; and
-landlords who harass or threaten tenants.
There are several ways that tenants can deal with these types of problems, including:
-serving the landlord with a notice to end the tenancy;
-applying to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order; or
-taking the landlord to small claims court.
If you have a problem with your landlord or tenant and need legal information specific to your matter, contact Chahal Paralegal Services today and let us help you!