Posts Tagged ‘Hunter Stone’

Introducing Our Paralegal, Hunter Stone

January 24th, 2023 by Iler Campbell

As you’ll have seen from our September 6th post, linked here, there have been some changes on the staff front here at Iler Campbell, including Brian Iler’s transition to counsel, Safia Lakhani and Michael Hackl’s entry into the partnership, and Celia Chandler’s departure.

In addition to those developments, we are pleased to announce that our most capable clerk, Hunter Stone, is now a paralegal. Hunter will be taking the lead on most of our Landlord and Tenant Board matters for co‑op and non‑profit clients, and assisting, as necessary, with your internal processes. We know you’ll enjoy working with Hunter if you haven’t already had the opportunity to do so!

Ontario Extends Virtual Meeting Provisions for Co-ops and Non Profits

August 26th, 2022 by Hunter Stone

The Government of Ontario has further amended the Co‑operative Corporations Act, Ontario Not‑for‑Profit Corporations Act and Condominium Act, 1998, by permitting electronic meetings until September 30, 2023. Continue reading “Ontario Extends Virtual Meeting Provisions for Co-ops and Non Profits”

Tenants now more vulnerable than ever – eviction at the Superior Court of Justice

August 24th, 2022 by Hunter Stone

The Landlord and Tenant Board (the LTB) is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O (the RTA), C.17, and hears matters brought by landlords and tenants regarding the rental property.

In March 2020, the world‑wide COVID‑19 pandemic hit the LTB like a ton of bricks, causing extreme backlog at the tribunal. The LTB responded by adopting an electronic approach to filing materials and hearing matters, eliminating in person hearings entirely. This electronic approach was an attempt to deliver service in a time conscious manner. Despite these efforts, the LTB was and is still experiencing backlog due to the pandemic, leaving many landlords feeling frustrated about the delayed hearing process and issuance of orders. With few avenues to turn to, landlords are utilizing the Superior Court of Justice (the Superior Court) to evict their tenants living in condo units. Continue reading “Tenants now more vulnerable than ever – eviction at the Superior Court of Justice”