Ontario Landlords: New Rules Take Effect July 1, 2026 — What You Need to Know as a Landlord
Bill 97 Is Finally Here — Well, Almost. Part II On June 8, 2023, Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023[1] (“Bill 97”) received Royal Assent. Among other Acts, Bill 97 sought to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006[2] (“RTA”) on various...
Ontario Landlords: New Air Conditioning Rules Take Effect July 1, 2026 — What You Need to Know as a Landlord
Part I Changes Affecting Ontario Landlords Coming into Force on July 1, 2026 On June 8, 2023, the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent. Among other amendments, the law provides for amendments to the Residential Tenancies...
Olga Leyenson Revises Small Claims Court: Procedure and Practice, 6th Edition
Gobin & Leyenson LLP is pleased to share that managing partner and licensed paralegal, Olga Leyenson, has co‑authored the new sixth edition of Small Claims Court: Procedure and Practice, published by Emond Publishing. The textbook remains a trusted guide for...
Evidence and Litigation for Paralegals: A Practical Guide for Ontario Legal Proceedings
At Gobin & Leyenson LLP, we understand how vital strong evidence is in Ontario’s legal system. Marty Gobin, the firm’s founding partner, has worked on many matters in Small Claims Court and before administrative tribunals. His experience shows that clear and...
Ethics and Professional Practice for Paralegals, 6th Edition: A Clear Guide to Professional Conduct in Ontario
At Gobin & Leyenson LLP, we understand how essential strong ethics are in Ontario’s legal system. Olga Leyenson, the firm’s managing partner, has worked on a wide range of matters in Small Claims Court and before administrative tribunals. Her experience shows that...
Olga Leyenson Contributes to Paralegal Mock Interviews by Emond Publishing
A Practical Interview Resource for Ontario Paralegal Students Olga Leyenson, managing partner of Gobin & Leyenson LLP, contributed her legal and educational experience to Paralegal Mock Interviews, a video-based career preparation resource published by Emond...
Olga Leyenson Contributes to Communication and Writing for Paralegals (2nd Edition)
A Practical Communication Resource for Ontario Paralegal Students Olga Leyenson, managing partner of Gobin & Leyenson LLP, contributed to Communication and Writing for Paralegals (2nd Edition), an educational textbook published by Emond Publishing. The textbook...
Troublesome advice from solicitor general on criminal obstruction
In September 2020, an assistant deputy minister at the Ministry of the Solicitor General sent a memorandum to municipalities across the province of Ontario providing information and advice on the enforcement of the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19)...
Doug Ford’s hypocrisy in firing lockdown critic Roman Baber from the Conservatives is stunning
Baber was validly criticizing the increasingly draconian measures and their unintended side effects Politicians who want to appear concerned but don’t comply with the pandemic guidelines they espouse, like staying away from other humans unless necessary, are...
GOBIN: Officers’ conduct in arrest of man under lockdown rules should be investigated
Moses Demian is reported to have taken his life shortly after having been arrested by Toronto Police In his Jan. 6 article, “Man arrested under lockdown rules Saturday, dead on Monday,” the Toronto Sun’s Joe Warmington reported on the tragic case of Moses Demian, who...