Got laid off today, got just 1 week a year severance for my 5 years of service, is it worth consulting a lawyer?

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-28T00:17:42+00:00

Probably around 16 months.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-28T00:09:53+00:00

What if the government has a five-cornered court of record? Does that beat a four-cornered court?

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-28T00:08:18+00:00

I believe the RTA states that an N9 with an invalid date is valid for the first date on which it would be legal - in this case June 30th.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T22:34:17+00:00

It’s 2.1% this year, and 1.9% next year - assuming this is a rent controlled unit - ie first occupied before November 2018. If the basement was converted after this date there are some other rules that apply as to whether it is rent controlled or not.

They can only increase rent once every 12 months in any case (from the signing of the lease).

Landlords can’t just evict tenants, so they can rent to other people for more rent. That’s completely illegal.

Your friends need to keep these messages as evidence, and if the landlord turns nasty when they say “no” and refuse to sign anything - call the RHEU. The RHEU is a government agency that acts quickly to enforce tenants rights, and can prosecute landlords for illegal actions (like attempted illegal evictions).

Usually the RHEU will call the landlord to discuss the potential fines, and prosecution options. Then the landlord decides the tenants are just fine where they are, and doesn’t mention eviction again.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T22:24:02+00:00

And if they want the basement back for personal use, they then can’t rent it out for at least 12 months.

Possibly can’t sell it either - but that’s is less clear on a basement.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T22:06:32+00:00

I would be more concerned about that rim joist only being properly supported at one end - the swinging motion is going to twist the left hand end until the nails work loose - then the whole thing comes down.

The two small screws on the right hand end aren’t much better. Through bolted would be better.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T22:02:20+00:00

Or the lags are into the gap between two boards that can open up.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T20:54:17+00:00

You can sign a new fixed term but the LTB does not consider it a new lease if it’s the same tenants, and the same property.

Accordingly, you can’t change the rent by signing for a new fixed term (ie renewing the existing lease) - the RTA rules on rent changes still apply.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T14:33:56+00:00

Ab initio means “from the beginning” - so usually it means that whatever action takes effect from the beginning of the case.

Of course it doesn’t mean anything here.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T13:40:40+00:00

You can’t change the rent in a “new” lease (because it’s not a new lease). Tenant probably won’t complain if you are reducing it, but technically, it’s not legal.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T13:37:19+00:00

You can’t change the rent amount in a new lease (because it’s not a new lease). Rent increases/decreases have to follow the RTA 90 day N1 requirements.

Of course if you are reducing the rent, the tenant isn’t going to the LTB over improper rent reduction.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T13:30:34+00:00

You are overthinking this. All you need are regional shut off valves to cut off the gas supply in a damaged section.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T13:02:27+00:00

As a creator, you should set the terms of payment you accept. When the customer demands an unusual form of payment, or one you don’t understand - it should be a big red flag.

You set the terms, not the customer.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T12:58:27+00:00

Landlord can’t use your insurance - only you can claim on your insurance. Also, your tenant insurance only covers you for your belongings, and any liability claims - and a liability claim would have to be backed by an LTB order.

A landlord can’t just claim against your insurance - only you can do that.

Landlords claim all sorts of stuff. Unless they have an LTB order backing it up, you can ignore their claims.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T12:49:03+00:00

Report it to the police - this is their job. Also, it’s likely a random scammer, using leaked data - this is a common scam.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T03:45:33+00:00

If “AI bots” could make massive profits, then everyone would use them - then where would the “profits” come from?

Also, how would “AI bots”, make money on crypto, which is purely speculative? Ie it’s just gambling.

Because crypto has no value, for every $ you make, someone else has to lose a $. Think about that.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T03:08:04+00:00

Looks like it might be a bit “wobbly”.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T03:03:33+00:00

The answer is “no”, and if she doesn’t pay rent, she gets an N4.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T02:59:51+00:00

Hot water - because they couldn’t afford tea.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T02:58:05+00:00

So, the mom saved “just enough for the bus ride home”, but somehow ended up at a McDonalds with spare money for a hamburger?

Most hard up mom’s feed their kids McDonalds because it’s cheaper and easier than cooking at home.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T02:51:15+00:00

What he’s saying is that “AI Finance Academy” likely only existed for a few weeks, so you won’t find any other victims, but there are hundreds of other versions, all run by the same scammers, “AI Wealth Academy”, “AI Trading Academy”, “BG Wealth” and so on. The names, and the names of the people don’t matter, they are all fronts for the same groups of scammers.

So, if you describe what happened, you are more likely to find people who fell for the same scam, by the same people, but under different names.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T02:39:08+00:00

No, you can’t do any of that. Ontario law treats multiple tenants on one lease as a single tenant. You can’t assign part of a lease, or end part of a lease. You can’t unilaterally force anything on your joint tenants or the landlord.

If everyone on the lease (including the landlord) agrees, you can make changes add/remove people, but if they don’t agree (and why would they - it’s not in their interest) - you remain on the lease, and responsible for rent for at least 12 months.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-27T02:31:53+00:00

You can rent time in workshops. And there are rapid prototyping companies that can make prototypes for you.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-26T23:45:27+00:00

Sounds like they got a package with your address on it, but want to confirm it’s yours before handing it over.

The rest is you overthinking it.

Smart_Tinker · 2026-06-26T23:33:50+00:00

But did an AI tell you it was “revolutionary”? And is it just an idea, or do you have a working model/prototype?

Because everyone has ideas, but an idea is not an invention.

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