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  • Reclaim The Money You're Owed After A Breakup

    Author: Christina De Palma | Nov 04, 2022 | Categories: Christina De Palma , legal representation , personal property , separation , unpaid funds

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    In Canada, the law requires repayment of any money loaned between partners during the relationship. If a breakup occurs, the person who owes money has an obligation to pay their former partner back.

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  • Contractors – Why You Should Retain a Paralegal

    Author: Christina De Palma | Aug 26, 2022 | Categories: Christina De Palma , contract dispute , funds owing , legal representation , paralegal , small claims court , unpaid funds , unpaid invoices

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    As a contractor, you might be unaware that having a paralegal represent you can save you time and money when you’re dealing with clients who have chosen to be difficult by holding out on your rightfully earned payment.

    But what does a paralegal do and how can they help your business? In this article, we'll discuss the role of the paralegal and explain how they can help your business run more smoothly. 

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  • Meet the Team At De Palma & Associates

    Author: Christina De Palma | Jul 25, 2022 | Categories: Christina De Palma , Ciara McMillen , Desirae Jackson , Nicole Fazzari

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    It is my pleasure to introduce the incredible team at De Palma & Associates Legal Services.

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  • You’ve Done the Work - Don’t Let the Invoice Go Unpaid!

    Author: Christina De Palma | Feb 17, 2021 | Categories: funds owing , small claims , small claims court , tradesperson , unpaid funds , unpaid invoices

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    Are you a tradesperson who has completed the job, but now you are struggling to recover the funds on an unpaid invoice? De Palma & Associates can help!

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  • GUEST BLOG: Why to Use a Paralegal When Dealing with the Landlord and Tenant Board

    Author: Christina De Palma | Jan 12, 2021 | Categories: landlord tenant board , COVID-19 , eviction , landlord , Landlord & Tenant Board , tenant , tribunal

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    In this month’s guest blog, a landlord and recent client relates her experience and why it is so beneficial to use the services of a paralegal when dealing with the Landlord and Tenant Board

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  • 2020: A Year in Review at De Palma & Associates

    Author: Christina De Palma | Dec 14, 2020 | Categories: community initiatives , community support , justice system , Landlord & Tenant Board , mediation , mediator , Microsoft Teams , notary services , Qualified Mediator , small claims court , Traffic Court , Zoom

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    2020 has certainly been an interesting year to be a paralegal. With the ongoing pandemic, the way we work has drastically changed.

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  • De Palma & Associates Give Back This Holiday Season

    Author: Christina De Palma | Nov 16, 2020 | Categories: charity , Christmas , donation , gift card , give back , holidays , toy drive

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    This holiday season, De Palma & Associates wants to do something special to help out our local community.

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  • What You Need to Know About Bill 184

    Author: Christina De Palma | Oct 17, 2020 | Categories: landlord tenant board , landlord tenant dispute , rental unit , Bill 184 , eviction , lease , LTB , rental , rental agreement , rental property , residential tenancies act , tenant , tenant rights , tenants

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    Bill 184, otherwise known as Ontario’s “Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act”, was passed by the provincial government into law in July of 2020. Bill 184 is an act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992, the Housing Services Act, 2011 and the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 and to enact the Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation Repeal Act, 2020.

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  • Mediation is Not Just for Legal Issues

    Author: Christina De Palma | Sep 16, 2020 | Categories: conflict resolution , discussion facilitator , mediation , mediator , non-legal mediation , Qualified Mediator

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    Did you know that mediation doesn’t have to be used just for legal issues involving the courts?

     

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  • How a Mediator Can Help with Premarital, Divorce, or Separations

    Author: Christina De Palma | Aug 17, 2020 | Categories: Barrie , divorce , Georgian Bay , mediation , mediator , premarital , premarital discussion , prenup , prenuptial agreement , Qualified Mediator , separation , Wasaga Beach

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    Premarital discussions can be difficult to have with your partner because who plans for an end to a marriage before it hasn’t even begun? However, sometimes it is prudent for both parties to have these discussions ahead of marriage.

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  • Mediation Services Now Available from De Palma & Associates

    Author: Christina De Palma | Jul 29, 2020 | Categories: Barrie , contract dispute , divorce , Georgian Bay , mediation , mediator , Qualified Mediator , separation , third party , Wasaga Beach

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    As a paralegal, I have represented parties in numerous forms of mediation and have seen how successful it can be if both parties come to mediation with an open mind and intention to resolve the issue. For this reason, among others, I chose mediation as an area to learn and offer to our clients. I see this as an opportunity for myself and our clients due to the current court closure and inevitable backlog it will cause. Mediation can be used as an alternative to the court process or as a way to potentially resolve a dispute while waiting for a court appearance to be scheduled/rescheduled because of the COVID-19 shutdown.

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  • GUEST BLOG Benefits of Using a Property Manager

    Author: Christina De Palma | Jun 10, 2020 | Categories: landlord tenant board , landlord tenant dispute , property management , property manager , rental unit , landlord , rental property , tenant

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    Every successful team relies on a number of players all pulling one another in the same direction to achieve the same goal. Having successful rental properties is no different. Starting with the right team will make the process of owning rental properties easier to mana

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  • Are Landlords Allowed to Take Photos of Rental Units for Sale?

    Author: Christina De Palma | May 08, 2020 | Categories: landlord , lease , rental agreement , rental property , residential tenancies act , tenant , tenant rights , tenants

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    With the current pandemic, selling or renting a property can be difficult. Selling one that is currently occupied by a tenant is even more challenging. The pandemic has created a shift in how landlords and realtors are able to show homes that are currently listed for sale. Instead of potential buyers getting an in-person walkthrough and inspection, realtors are using photos and creating virtual tours of the property to lure potential clients.   One question that has come up several times during this pandemic is - can a landlord or the landlord’s agent take pictures of a rental property that is currently…

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  • Contract Cancellations During COVID-19

    Author: Christina De Palma | Apr 13, 2020 | Categories: act of God , contract , contract cancellation , COVID-19 , doctrine of frustration , frustration , Provincial Order

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    COVID-19 has had a significant impact on so many aspects of our lives, including many contracts that were to be executed during this time. Orders implemented by the Province of Ontario prohibiting gatherings of more than five people have impacted the ability to hold events that may have been scheduled quite some time ago. Trade shows, home and craft shows, conferences, fundraising events, hall rentals, wedding vendors and so much more are all impacted at this time. 

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  • Benefits of Using a Paralegal

    Author: Christina De Palma | Mar 16, 2020 | Categories: lawyer , legal professionals , legal representation , legal service provider , legal services , paralegal

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      Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of people that require legal services. With this, there is a need for more affordable legal service providers. This means more and more people are looking towards paralegals to assist them with their legal needs.  Paralegals are licensed legal professionals that are able to provide legal representation to the Ontario public. Similar to a lawyer, a paralegal is licensed with the Law Society of Ontario and abides by the standard of learning, professional competence, and professional conduct guidelines as set out by the Law Society of Ontario.  One of…

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  • Errors on Landlord and Tenant Board Forms

    Author: Christina De Palma | Feb 11, 2020 | Categories: eviction , landlord , LTB , rental , tenant , tenants

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    Time is money and, when mistakes get added into the equation, things can add up and definitely get costly! There is no exception when it comes to landlord and tenant issues. Dealing with tenants can be stressful at times, especially once legal matters are involved. 

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  • Small Claims Court Claims Increase

    Author: Christina De Palma | Jan 20, 2020 | Categories: personal property , small claims , small claims court , Superior Court of Justice , unpaid invoices

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      In Ontario, the Small Claims Court is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice. They handle any action for the payment of money or the recovery of possession of personal property where the amount claimed does not exceed $35,000. This amount excludes interest and any other costs such as court fees. Some examples of Small Claims Court cases are disputes such as unpaid invoices, loans that haven’t been repaid, and defects in a home after purchase. The amount that can be claimed was recently increased from $25,000 to $35,000 on January 1, 2020. What this means is that some cases…

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  • Reclaim The Money You're Owed After A Breakup
  • Contractors – Why You Should Retain a Paralegal
  • Meet the Team At De Palma & Associates
  • You’ve Done the Work - Don’t Let the Invoice Go Unpaid!
  • GUEST BLOG: Why to Use a Paralegal When Dealing with the Landlord and Tenant Board
  • 2020: A Year in Review at De Palma & Associates
  • De Palma & Associates Give Back This Holiday Season
  • What You Need to Know About Bill 184
  • Mediation is Not Just for Legal Issues
  • How a Mediator Can Help with Premarital, Divorce, or Separations
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