FacultyThis OsgoodePD program, designed and delivered by an expert faculty of practitioners and adjudicators, will provide you with the tools you need to be an effective advocate in residential landlord and tenant law.
In this full-day course, you will hear about all of the key components of residential landlord and tenant law and practice. Whether it’s navigating the maze of applications available to landlords and tenants, understanding the Residential Tenancies Act and the available remedies, or assessing whether to appeal a decision, this program will provide you with the practical tips and strategies you need to effectively advocate for your client.
Topics include:
- Strategies and best practices for appearing for landlords or tenants
- Negotiating the labyrinth of applications at the Landlord and Tenant Board including tenant maintenance applications and tenant applications based on interference with reasonable enjoyment
- Handling evictions (from both tenants’ and landlords’ perspectives)
- Addressing and resolving commonly-encountered issues when appearing for the landlord or the tenant
- How to make persuasive submissions on costs
- Tips on handling post-decision enforcement, reviews and appeals.
Faculty
Program Chairs
- Jack Fleming, Executive Director, North Peel & Dufferin Community Legal Services
- Joe Hoffer, Cohen Highley LLP
- Eli Fellman, Legal Counsel, Social Justice Tribunals Ontario
- Jane L. Ferguson, Barrister & Solicitor
- Kenneth Hale, Director, Advocacy and Legal Services, Advocacy Centre for Tenants-Ontario (ACTO)
- Tracy Heffernan, Provincial Director, Tenant Duty Counsel Program, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario; Organizing/Litigation Lawyer, Parkdale Community Legal Services
- Doug Levitt, Horlick Levitt Di Lella LLP
- Kristin Ley, Cohen Highley LLP
- Dania Majid, Staff Lawyer, Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO)
- Benjamin Ries, Downtown Legal Services, University of Toronto
- Martin Zarnett, Zarnett Law Professional Corporation
Agenda
Group Discounts
Please note that the group discount is only available when paying for members of the same organization, at the same time, and payment is made with one invoice.
Refunds
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- Date Recorded
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April 6, 2018
Program Details
Eligible CPD Credit Hours
Who Should Attend
- Paralegals and Lawyers appearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board
“Within the first 1/2 hour of the program, I learned some valuable information which essentially paid for the course. Thank you!”
Paul Kyte, Paralegal, Paul Kyte Professional Corporation
“Very diverse group of speakers who cater to a variety of attendees. Thank you for providing some excellent materials. Course binders are A+”
Conner Godin, STAMM Investments Limited
“All of the sessions were very informative. I learned a lot and it was interesting from beginning to end.”
Karen Scott, Paralegal, HGR Graham Partners LLP
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