Landlord and Tenant Lawyers St. Catharines and Welland Landlord and Tenant Assistance Ready to Book an Initial Call? Intake Call - Inquiries about Assistance To inquire about legal assistance, schedule a call-back at a time that is convenient for you. Book Now COURT LOCATIONS NEAR US: Welland Courthouse 102 East Main Street Welland, Ontario L3B 3W6 St. Catharines Courthouse 59 Church Street St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7N8 Hamilton Courthouse 55 Main St. W. Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H4 Hamilton (John Sopinka) Courthouse 45 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B7

Tribunals & Regulatory TRIBUNALS: In Ontario, courts are formal judicial bodies with jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and family law, while Tribunals Ontario consists of specialized administrative bodies created by statute (legislation/laws) to resolve specific sector disputes (such as tenancy or human rights issues). Tribunals Ontario has 12 adjudicative tribunals that resolve disputes, including a number of Tribunals that we have appeared before: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and Landlord and Tenant Board. REGULATORY: A regulatory body (or regulatory agency) is a public or independent organization with legislated authority to set standards, issue licenses, and enforce rules within a specific industry, profession, or market. This can include professional regulatory bodies such as the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. You may be faced with allegations that will affect your professional career and reputation; it is important to act quickly, and contact a Lawyer for a consultation immediately without providing any response to these allegations until you have received advice. If you would like to inquire about these services, please give us a call or book an initial call through our website. Ready to Book an Initial Call? Intake Call - Inquiries about Assistance To inquire about legal assistance, schedule a call-back at a time that is convenient for you. Book Now COURT LOCATIONS NEAR US: Welland Courthouse 102 East Main Street Welland, Ontario L3B 3W6 St. Catharines Courthouse 59 Church Street St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7N8 Hamilton Courthouse 55 Main St. W. Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H4 Hamilton (John Sopinka) Courthouse 45 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B7

Human Rights Lawyers in Niagara Do you have an inquiry pertaining to your Human Rights? Have you been accused of breaching someone's rights? Ready to Book an Initial Call? Intake Call - Inquiries about Assistance To inquire about legal assistance, schedule a call-back at a time that is convenient for you. Book Now COURT LOCATIONS NEAR US: Welland Courthouse 102 East Main Street Welland, Ontario L3B 3W6 St. Catharines Courthouse 59 Church Street St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7N8 Hamilton Courthouse 55 Main St. W. Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H4 Hamilton (John Sopinka) Courthouse 45 Main St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B7

This is a no-cost, 15 minute call to see if we are a good fit for you. Please request either a telephone or a video call (Zoom). Please note, while you can book this call to discuss your employment matter, we cannot review your employment termination package, employment contract, etc. and as such, it will not be helpful to you in determining if your termination package is fair. If you are looking for those services, please consider booking our "Employment Termination" Package, or call us to inquire about the best service for your situation. However, we are happy to speak with you on this Inquiry Call to see if we are a good fit for your Employment matter.

We provide consultations on Employment Termination, helping you decode your termination package to ensure it’s fair. Understand your rights and discover if you’re entitled to more. This package includes: review of your original employment contract, review of any additional employment contracts, and review of your termination package. You will speak to an experienced lawyer in a dedicated 45-minute phone call to explore your options and receive recommendations tailored to your unique situation. With sound and simple advice tailored to your situation, we empower you to make informed decisions post-termination in Ontario, Canada.

Professional notarization and commissioning services for various legal documents, including affidavits, statutory declarations, and certified true copies. We ensure all documents are handled with precision to meet your specific requirements.

Recent amendments via Schedule 7 of Bill 97 and Schedule 12 of Bill 60 came into effect September 21, 2026. These are the major changes that will impact both landlords and tenants in Ontario: 1. If a tenant falls behind on rent and is issued an N4 eviction notice, the tenant must pay the missed rent in 7 instead of 14 days. If they fail to pay within 7 days, the landlord can apply for an eviction. 2. If a landlord and tenant are scheduled for an eviction hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board, the tenant may raise their own issues regarding the landlord and the unit (e.g., landlord’s failure to provide necessary repairs) if they pay half of the rent they allegedly owe (50%). 3. “Persistent late payment” is now formally defined under the Ontario Regulation 516/06, s. 8.1(1). “Persistent” is defined as rent being paid more than 7 days late at least 3 times over any 6-month period. 4. If a landlord evicts a tenant for their family’s personal use, the new occupant must be named in the N12 Notice and they must move into the unit within 60 days, otherwise it will be presumed that the eviction was in bad faith. 5. If a landlord evicts a tenant with a N12 Notice for their own use or their family’s personal use, they can waive the 1 month’s compensation requirement by providing the tenant 120 days’ notice. *This is not legal advice. Please consult official Landlord and Tenant Board resources to confirm if these apply to you. If you need assistance with a matter at the Landlord and Tenant Board, call us at: 289-270-SAGE (289-270-7243)

We're FIVE! A quick post to commemorate our anniversary. Sage Legal Solutions is so proud to announce our 5 year anniversary of providing legal services to our community. Along the way, we’ve had the privilege of working with wonderful clients, tackling complex challenges, and continuing to grow our team. Thank you to everyone who has trusted, referred, and supported us. We are excited to continue working with you all! Best wishes, Natalie Posala - Founding Lawyer

When faced with a significant claim for security for costs, our experienced litigators can help reduce what the court orders you to pay. Opposing Party sought $128,354.72 in security for costs. We argued that the costs sought were broad and unjustified. The request was unsupported by the level of detail the court expects when such substantial relief is requested. Natalie Posala from our firm was successfully able to have the court lower this to only $10,000 payable by our clients. If you are facing a claim for security for costs, we may be able to help. Contact us: 289-270-7243. Please note: this is not legal advice and every case differs. The results you received in your matter may differ from above. Tags: Appeal Appeals Security for Costs Lawsuit Litigation Superior Court of Justice Ontario Court Ontario Lawyers