Experienced Landlord Lawyer in Ontario

We provide experienced lawyer services focused exclusively on residential tenancy matters for landlords. From eviction applications to Landlord and Tenant Board representation, appeals and judicial reviews, we deliver professional guidance tailored to protect your property and legal rights.

  • 55+ Years of Combined Experience
  • 40+ Years Partner Experience
  • Landlord & Tenant Board Focused
  • Comprehensive Landlord Representation

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Welcome to Gobin & Leyenson LLP

Experienced Lawyer For Landlord Matters

We offer services across Ontario for residential landlords Gobin & Leyenson LLP supports landlords across Ontario with a trusted legal team of qualified lawyers and paralegals across Ontario. We advocate for landlords in residential tenancy disputes, evictions, rent arrears, and other landlord-tenant matters, as well as civil litigation.

Our legal team continuously monitors updates in legislation and case law to ensure landlords receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice and strong representation in all tenancy-related proceedings.

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Professional Landlord Services

Residential Tenancy Law for Landlords

The team at Gobin & Leyenson LLP doesn’t just advocate for you at the Landlord and Tenant Board. We can provide a number of additional services including:

  • Advising on whether there are grounds for appealing orders of the Landlord and Tenant Board to the Divisional Court, and arguing those appeals at the Divisional Court if advisable.
  • Determining whether the nature of a residential tenancy dispute requires proceeding at the Landlord and Tenant Board or the Superior Court of Justice.
  • Providing formal opinions on your legal rights and liabilities for matters outside of the Landlord and Tenant Board.
  • Drafting tenancy agreements that are legally enforceable and comply with the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
  • Attempting to negotiate voluntary cash-for-keys deals with tenants and preparing supporting documents, when you do not otherwise have lawful grounds to bring a proceeding to evict a tenant.
  • Applying for judicial review of a Landlord and Tenant Board order and making motions to stay orders pending judicial review.
  • Providing advocacy services where tenants claim in excess of $50,000 and sue a landlord in the Superior Court of Justice instead of the Landlord and Tenant Board, such as claims for serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Negotiating landlords’ property damage claims with insurance adjusters.
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Eviction Applications

In Ontario, residential landlords may only evict a tenant through a lawful eviction. Understanding your rights as the landlord, your obligation to other tenants, and the options available to you, is a vital first step towards maximizing your success as a residential landlord. We understand how hard our landlord clients work to preserve their investments, and the importance of acting promptly to protect the landlord’s rights. From eviction notices and applications, to legal representation, we offer all services in relation to evictions.

  • Non-payment of rent
  • Landlord’s personal use
  • Purchaser’s personal use
  • Illegal acts or illegal business
  • Persistent late payment of rent
  • Interfering with lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord or other tenants
  • Overcrowding
  • Damage to the rental unit or complex
  • Demolition, conversion, or repairs
  • Misrepresenting Income in a Rent-Geared-to-Income Unit
  • Impairment of safety of another person
  • Failure to comply with a mediated settlement agreement or an order of the Landlord and Tenant Board
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Non-Eviction Applications

Not all residential tenancy issues involve evictions. Pursuing former tenants for damages, unpaid rent and utilities requires prompt and diligent action to maximize your results. Increasing rent above guidelines requires careful planning and calculations, to ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your investment. Explore all of our services to see how we can help you.

  • Rent Increase per Guidelines
  • Rent Increase above Guidelines (AGI)
  • Rent Increase on Exempt Units
  • Application against former tenants
  • Tenant Changed the Locks
  • Collecting Rent without Eviction
  • Sublet or Assignment issues
  • Payment Agreements with the Tenant
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Responding to Tenant Applications

Are you facing allegations by your tenant or former tenant in relation to bad faith eviction, illegal charges, illegal entries, harassment, threats, interreference, or other issues? We will develop a thorough defence supported by the most up-to-date case precedents in an effort to minimize your legal exposure. With years of experience, our legal team thoroughly evaluates your risks, and provides a comprehensive plan of action in defending against a tenant’s accusations.

  • Bad Faith Termination of Tenancy
  • Illegal charges
  • Illegal entries
  • Change of locks (lock-out)
  • Interference with reasonable enjoyment
  • Harassment, coercion, threats
  • Reduction of services or space
  • Maintenance issues
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Pre- and Post-LTB Litigation Services

If the facts of your case do not give you the right to evict a tenant without their consent, it may still be possible to secure a lawful termination through negotiations and an agreement to terminate the tenancy. Careful drafting of settlement documents and agreements to terminate are instrumental in ensuring and preventing future allegations by tenants. We offer a number of services prior to litigation, as well as after you receive your order from the Board, including enforcement of the eviction order and any award for monetary compensation.

  • Negotiating cash-for-keys deals with tenants and preparing supporting documents, during the proceedings
  • Request to Amend or Review an Order at the Landlord and Tenant Board
  • Request to Re-Open Application at the Landlord and Tenant Board
  • Enforcement of LTB Orders with the Sheriff’s Office
  • Responding to Motions by Tenants
  • Enforcement of LTB Orders for amounts owing through Small Claims Court
  • Inquire with our office regarding Equifax Debt Reporting Services (conditions may apply)
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Other Advocacy & Advice

Not all residential landlord issues are under the jurisdiction of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Your legal team at Gobin & Leyenson LLP offers a variety of services to residential landlords, which may arise in relation to the rental unit or residential tenancy that involve legal issues in a higher court or non-litigation advice that only lawyers are authorized to provide. View our comprehensive list of services to learn more, and if you don’t see your issue on the list, contact us to see how we can be of assistance.

  • Insurance claims and defence arising from fire, water, or other damage to a rental unit
  • Defending against criminal or provincial offence allegations by tenants
  • Liaising with law enforcement where tenants threaten landlords or commit other illegal acts
  • Defending against allegations of contempt of Board orders
  • Defending against requests by tenants to impose administrative fines on landlords
  • Disputing predatory HVAC or other agreements affecting a property
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Why Choose Us

Professional & Responsive

Our legal team prides itself on being available to clients, providing clear communication, strategic guidance, and timely responses throughout the legal process.

Landlord & Tenant Board Focus

Our legal professionals have extensive experience handling landlord-related matters before the Landlord and Tenant Board, including eviction proceedings and post-order legal support.

55+ Years of Combined Experience

Our legal team brings over 55 years of combined experience before the Landlord and Tenant Board, while our partners have over 40 years of combined legal experience representing clients in complex legal matters.

Published Legal Authors

Our partners are authors of books on the Small Claims Court and evidence and procedure before administrative tribunals, such as the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Comprehensive Landlord Representation

Our legal team assists landlords with a wide range of residential tenancy matters, including lease drafting, Landlord and Tenant Board proceedings, Above Guideline Rent Increase applications, Cash-for-Keys negotiations, appeals, judicial reviews, and tenant-related enforcement matters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. We carefully consider each individual case before deciding whether or not we are able to assist, and if litigation is advisable. We consider client’s best interests, first and foremost. Not every case should be litigated, and not every case should proceed to trial or a hearing. For example, even if you are likely to win a lawsuit against a defendant, it may not be advisable to commence litigation if the person has no assets or income and enforcing a judgment after expending legal fees would be impossible. We evaluate each individual case on its own merits, and provide our legal opinion to the clients on the appropriate course of action.

While many litigants choose to represent themselves, it is advisable to retain competent legal representation to ensure compliance with various procedural deadlines, as well as any applicable limitation periods, and to understand the substantive legal issues in a case. Effective preparation for a trial or hearing almost always requires a deep understanding of statutes and case law that most self-represented individuals do not have experience with. Having an experienced and knowledgeable legal team on your side, could make a difference in the results you obtain.

We offer a contingency fee structure on select personal injury, wrongful dismissal, and unlawful discrimination cases in which no upfront fees are required; however, contingency fees are not permitted on legal services involving defending against criminal or quasi-criminal charges. Most of our fees are charged on an hourly basis or a combination of hourly and block fees. We do not charge you legal fees before we provide our legal services.

The quickest answer to that question is, “It depends.” We cannot answer this question until we speak with you and determine all of the issues, understand your ideal resolution, and evaluate whether or not we can actually achieve that resolution. We pride ourselves on being transparent and candid and will let you know the potential risks and rewards associated with your legal matter.

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Testimonials

What our clients are saying

Elena Hightman

I am really grateful to Marty and Olga and highly recommend their services. Their experience shows through the quality of their services and their in-depth knowledge of the law. I couldn't ask for a better legal team. My LTB case was dealt with promptly and efficiently.

Anatoliy Molchanov

I had a pleasure working with Olga and Marty. They are very knowledgeable, ethical, and experienced legal professionals. Their fees are very reasonable. They provided prompt service and were always ready to respond to the questions I had.

Robert Makos

I had the opportunity to work with Olga on a LTB Matter. Very personable service and organized court docket. Highly recommended. Thank you for all your help during a very difficult time.

John Gajic

Respond fast and give honest advice, friendly, knowledgable and supportive highly recommend them I will use them in the future if needed.

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