Representation for landlords prosecuted under the Provincial Offences Act.
Municipal fire departments and building departments across Ontario actively inspect and enforce the Fire Code and Building Code, and a landlord who falls out of compliance can be charged and prosecuted under the Provincial Offences Act. These charges are frequently laid following a fire inspection, a building inspection, or a tenant complaint, and a conviction can carry significant fines. D&D Associates Paralegal Professional Corporation defends landlords through every stage of these prosecutions, from the first appearance to trial.
We review the charge or compliance order, assess the strength of the case against you, and identify the applicable defences, including due diligence and any procedural or technical issues with how the charge was laid.
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The answers below are general information only, not legal advice, and do not create a paralegal-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, please contact us directly.
Don’t ignore it – there are strict deadlines to respond or appear, and missing one can limit your options. Contact us as soon as possible so we can review the charge and advise on next steps.
It’s a defence available for most provincial offences where you show you took all reasonable steps to prevent the violation. Whether it applies depends on the specific facts of your case.
In many cases we can appear on your behalf, particularly for early appearances, though you may be required to attend personally for certain steps, such as a trial.
