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Suing a Landlord for Negligence: Limitation Periods

Written by Najma Rashid / Personal Injury / February 08, 2017

The floor tiles are chipped. There is a crack in the drywall. The carpet is torn and unsecured. The bathtub leaks onto the floor. In residential premises, a tenant can trip, slip, or fall due to any of these conditions. If injured, can the tenant sue their landlord for negligence? And if so, what are the time limits for commencing such an action? Many Ontarians are familiar with …

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Simmons et al. v. Mallika et al., 2015 ONSC 5964

Written by Alex Kluchuk / Summaries / October 09, 2015

Master refuses security for costs to the defendants Released October 5, 2015 | Full Decision [Document Bank] The defendants brought a motion seeking security for costs from the plaintiffs in the motor vehicle accident action. The accident took place on April 7, 2006. The defendant rear-ended the plaintiff’s vehicle. The plaintiff suffered injuries. The plaintiff’s husband and two daughters were added to the action under s. 61 of …

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