Practice area
Social Housing, Residential Tenancy & Commercial Lease Disputes
We specialize in housing and tenancy matters where clarity, strategy, and strong advocacy make all the difference. Services stay within authorized paralegal scope.
Reliable legal support for individuals, landlords, tenants, and small businesses in Ontario housing and tenancy matters.
Social Housing Disputes
- Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) subsidy disputes
- Internal reviews and housing provider decisions
- Eviction threats related to subsidy changes
- Maintenance, repair, and habitability issues
- Human rights concerns involving discrimination or failure to accommodate
- Representation before the LTB, SBT, and HRTO
Residential Tenancy — For Tenants
- Maintenance and repair issues
- Illegal rent increases
- Harassment or interference with reasonable enjoyment
- Illegal entry by a landlord
- Wrongful eviction or bad-faith eviction claims
- Return of compensation related to renovations or personal-use evictions
Residential Tenancy — For Landlords
- Unpaid rent
- Damage to the rental unit
- Persistent late payment of rent
- Illegal activity in the unit
- Tenant interference with other tenants’ enjoyment
- Eviction applications permitted under the RTA
Commercial Lease Disputes (Small Claims — Up to $50,000)
- Unpaid commercial rent
- Claims for property damage
- Recovery of security deposits (where applicable)
- Breach of lease resulting in monetary losses
- Claims against a tenant’s personal guarantor
- Disputes over operating costs, utilities, or other amounts owing under the lease
How we work
Complete workflow
- 01
Intake & Case Qualification
Understand your situation, identify legal issues, and confirm the matter falls within our scope. Urgent cases receive immediate priority.
- 02
Retainer & Onboarding
Open your file, outline timelines, and provide a clear roadmap of what to expect.
- 03
Evidence Collection
Gather documents, notices, communications, photos, ledgers, and supporting records.
- 04
Legal Analysis & Strategy
Analyze your case under the Residential Tenancies Act, Housing Services Act, Human Rights Code, and Small Claims Rules.
- 05
Filing Applications or Responses
Prepare and file required materials with the appropriate tribunal or court.
- 06
Negotiation & Early Resolution
Pursue early resolution through negotiation or mediation where possible.
- 07
Hearing Preparation & Representation
Prepare you for the hearing and advocate on your behalf with evidence and submissions.
- 08
Post-Decision Support & File Closure
Review the decision, assist with enforcement or compliance, advise on next steps, and close the file professionally.
Why clients choose ProAct
- Clear, solution-focused guidance
- Professional representation at Ontario tribunals and Small Claims Court
- Transparent communication and step-by-step support
- Modern, trustworthy brand committed to client success
Next step
Book a consultation
Contact ProAct Legal Solutions for professional, proactive legal support tailored to your situation.