Notes from Kate
Kate’s Corner.
If you’re here, something legal has probably come up in your life.
Welcome to Kate’s Corner
Maybe you received paperwork and felt your stomach drop.
Maybe you’re not sure whether you need a lawyer, a paralegal, or just someone to explain what’s happening.
Maybe you simply want clear answers in plain English.
You’re in the right place.
Most legal situations are not as scary as they first appear. The goal here is to make things understandable, practical, and less overwhelming.
- LTB Basics Landlord and Tenant issues explained clearly.
- WSIB Help understanding workplace injury claims and benefits.
- Small Claims What to expect and how the process works.
- Notary Questions Straight answers about documents and signatures.
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Daily Tips: LTB
Many people are familiar with issues like unpaid rent or eviction notices, there are several important parts of the process that people often misunderstand. Notices Must Follow Strict Rules: A notice from a landlord is not automatically valid simply because it was served. In many situations: The correct form must be used. Proper notice periods must be given. The information on the notice must be accurate. Both Parties Have the Right to Present Evidence: At an LTB hearing, both landlords and...
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Understand the link
Injured at Work? It Starts Before WSIB When people think about workplace injuries, they usually jump straight to WSIB filing a claim, getting benefits, and dealing with return to work. But what many don’t realize is this: Your WSIB claim often starts before the injury is even reported. Health & Safety Is the Foundation of Your Claim Workplace health and safety isn’t separate from WSIB it’s directly connected. If your injury was caused by: An unsafe condition A known hazard Lack of training...
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Understand Notarizing
Understanding Notarizing Documents: What It Really Means Many people believe that notarizing a document makes it “official” or confirms that everything in it is true. That’s not exactly how it works. Understanding what notarization actually does and doesn’t do can help avoid confusion and mistakes. 1. A notary verifies identity and witnesses signatures. A notary public or commissioner of oaths is authorized to: Confirm the identity of the person signing Witness the signature being made...
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Limitation Periods
New Rules for Small Claims Court in Ontario: What You Need to Know If you’re thinking about bringing a claim in Ontario’s Small Claims Court, there have been important updates and clarifications in recent years that many people still don’t realize. Understanding these can make a big difference in whether your claim succeeds or even whether you bring one at all. 1. You generally have 2 years to start a claim In most cases, you have two years to start a claim after the issue arises. This comes...
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Daily Tips: LTB
Kate’s Corner: When people think about the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), they usually picture a hearing, a decision, and that’s the end of it. But here’s something many people don’t realize: the LTB is very document driven, and what you don’t put in writing can matter just as much as what you do. The LTB does not investigate on its own. It relies almost entirely on the evidence the parties bring forward. That means emails, texts, photos, maintenance requests, notices, and timelines often...
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Daily Tip: Small Claims
Daily Tip: Small Claims
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📝 Daily Tip - WSIB.
If you’re injured at work, the last thing you want to think about is paperwork. You’re hurt, and you’re stressed. You’re trying to figure out what happens next. And suddenly there are forms, appointments, emails, and timelines coming at you from all directions. Here’s something many people don’t realize at first: WSIB decisions rely heavily on documentation. That’s why people are often encouraged to: report injuries as soon as possible seek medical attention when needed keep copies of forms,...
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Kate’s Corner: Ontario Legal Information Explained Simply
Clear legal guidance in Ontario, explained simply and without intimidation.