On April 17th the Ontario government enforced strict regulations limiting construction to essential projects only. These restrictions do not effect critical infrastructure projects such as new hospitals, roads, and bridges. Any residential construction that has already begun will be permitted to continue throughout the Stay-At-Home Order.The rapid changes in restrictions can be frustrating and confusing,[…]
Understanding Ontario’s Moratorium on Commercial Evictions Commercial tenants and landlords alike have been facing grueling financial challenges over the last year. The experts at Frank Feldman Law are here to help you understand your rights. As of January 31, 2021, Ontario Regulation 763/20, made under the Commercial Tenancies Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.L.7, provides that there is[…]
Ontario’s Moratorium on Residential Evictions Lifted The Ontario’s temporary ban on residential evictions expired Wednesday, June 2, 2021 along with the province wide Stay-At-Home Order. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing confirmed that the emergency order had not been extended and that the regular residential eviction enforcement process carried out by the Sheriff’s Office[…]
Effective July 1st, 2021, Ontario Regulation 420/21 amends the workplace accident reporting requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). These amendments apply to the reporting procedures for fatalities, critical injuries, occupational illnesses and other incidents. Changes in Workplace Accident Reporting: 1. Defines “critically” injured and revokes the previous definition under Regulation 834 “critically[…]
The moratorium on commercial evictions is looming heavy over many commercial landlords as they struggle with rent arrears and on going government shut downs. However, commercial landlords are afforded legal remedies that may provide solutions to these challenges. As of January 31, 2021, Ontario Regulation 763/20, made under the Commercial Tenancies Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.L.7 (“Ontario[…]
