Ms. Barder, upon your request, will schedule you in for a consultation where she will analyze the substantive issues of your case and provide you with a preliminary legal strategy and an accurate estimate of her set fees for drafting documents and attending court hearings (“Set Fees for Document Preparation and Litigation”). The Set fee for Documentation Preparation and Litigation quoted also includes one full hour of time spent for additional activity on your case (“One-hour no charge Inclusive Time”), including conferences, telephone calls, voicemail, meetings, e-mail, legal advise and opinion, legal memoranda, research and travel time (“Additional Activity”). Additional Activity, exceeding the One-hour Inclusive Time (records are kept in our time keeping system) a standard hourly rate of $125.00 is charged to the nearest (6th) minute for Additional Activity
Clients are also responsible for disbursements (out-of-pocket expenses) which include couriers, printing, photocopying, or scanning of paper documents at 60 cents per page, black and white and 95 cents per page for colour copies, parking, long distance telephone calls, postage and court filing fee, if any (“Disbursements”) These items are shown separately on our accounts, and are charged to you at cost, in addition to the Set Fees for Document Preparation and hourly rate for Additional Activity.
SCHEDULE OF DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND LITIGATION SET FEE RATES AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY RATES.
LANDLORD AND TENANT BOARD |
SERVICE AREA (REMOTELY THROUGHOUT ONTARIO) |
| DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE | $ FEE |
| **The Set fee billing model for Documentation Preparation and Litigation includes one full hour of time spent for additional activity on your case (“One-hour no charge Inclusive Time”), including conferences, telephone calls, voicemail, meetings, e-mail, legal advice and opinion, legal memoranda, research and travel time (“Additional Activity”). Additional Activity, exceeding the One-hour Inclusive Time (records are kept in our time keeping system) a standard hourly rate of $125 is charged to the nearest (6th) minute for Additional Activity. | $125/HOUR FOR “ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY” NOT INCLUDED IN SET FEE RATES AND ONE HOUR “INCLUSIVE TIME” |
| IINITIAL CONSULATION- 1 HOUR (OR PART THEREOF_ INITIAL VIRTUAL FACE-TO FACE CONSULTATION. INCLUDES CONSULT, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. | $175.00 |
| PREPARE TENANT LEDGER (IF NOT COMPLETED BY CLIENT, REQUIRED FOR ALL NON-PAYMENT, PERSISTANT LATE PAYMENT OF RENT, RESPONSE TO T1 APPLICATIONS – ETC.) CLIENT MUST PROVIDE DATE AND AMOUNTS OF PAYMENTS TO LAST ZERO BALANCE.
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$150.00
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| Draft, and file Request for LTB to issue Summons to Witness
and Paralegal Summons |
$275.00 per summons |
| LITIGATION – Hearing or Mediation – Arrears of Rent, Request for Adjournment or Preliminary Motion.
LITIGATION – Hearing or Mediation, Conduct/Social Issue or Arrears with Section 82, Tenant Applications, review, Motions to set aside.
LITIGATION – Hearing or Mediation, Above Guideline Rent Increase |
$325.00 ½ day (up to 3.5 hours or part thereof) $500.00 full day (up to 6 hours or part thereof), plus
$400.00 ½ day (up to 3.5 hours or part thereof) $625.00 full day (up to 7 hours or part thereof), plus
$500.00 ½ day (up to 3.5 hours or part thereof) $700.00 full day (up to 7 hours or part thereof), plus
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| DRAFT EVICTION NOTICE OF TERMINATION | $125.00 (simple N4, N12)
$225.00 (N8) $300 (limited issues) (N5, N6, N7, N8, N13) up to $575.00 (complex -lengthy |
| DRAFT. FILE AND MONITOR LTB APPLICATIONS
DRAFT. FILE AND MONITOR L5 ABOVE GUIDELINE RENT INCREASE APPLICATION |
$225 (simple L1, L9)
$275.00 (L2 Application, L10-simple) $375.00 (more complex Combined Applications, L3/Declaration, L4/Declaration, L10-complex, combined applications)
L5 APPLICATION, AGI – Above Guideline Rent Increase is $1,500.00 (up to 10 units and 2 CapX Items) plus $250.00 for each additional CapX Item and $25.00 for each additional Unit, up to a maximum of $4,000.00
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DRAFT AND SERVE LEGAL LETTER/DEMAND LETTER
Draft and serve (by regular letter mail) Request for Payment Agreement Letter (mandatory requirement for L1 application during pandemic) |
SET FEE OF $200.00 (GENERAL) UP TO A SET FEE OF $500 (LENGHY/COMPLEX)
$125.00 |
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PARALEGAL HEARING PREPERATION (DOES NOT INCLUDE FEES TO PREPARE CLIENT FOR HEARING) AND DRAFT, FILE AND SERVE ( VIA EMAIL) PDF MERGED PRODUCTION BOOK OF EVIDENCE, INCLUDES COVER AND INDEXED SEARCHABLE BRIEF AS REQUIRED BY THE LANDLORD AND TENANT BOARD’S PRACTICE DIRECTION “Required format for Evidence” see link below for further information related to the LTB requirements” |
$100.00: Review File and Serve Up to 2 (two) Documents) **
$175.00: Hearing Preparation, Create, File and Serve (by Email Only) Production Book of Evidence, up to 4 Documents**
$275.00: Hearing Preparation, Create, File and Serve (by Email Only) Production Book of Evidence up to 6 Documents/Pictures**
$ 375: Hearing Preparation, Create, File and Serve (by Email Only) Production Book of Evidence up to 10 Documents/Pictures**
Additional rates apply for volumes of evidence that exceed 10 or more documents/pictures
**Additional rates apply for video or audio evidence.
**additional $125.00 per hour for additional activity where client does not follow LPLB Document -Evidence Submission Policy and garnering evidence becomes unduly complicated and lengthy process for LPLB. |
| DRAFT, FILE AND SERVE (VIA EMAIL) BRIEF OF AUTHORITIES (CASE LAW SUPPORTING COMPLEX CASES) | $275 (GENERAL)
$575 (LENGTHY/COMPLEX) |
| DRAFT AND FILE (VIA FAX) REQUEST TO REVIEW AN ORDER, INCLUDES LEGAL RESEARCH | $375.00 TO $575.00 (COMPLEX) |
| DRAFT LTB AFFIDAVIT (to accompany L3, L4, L2/N12 Application) – AFFIDAVIT or DECLARATION – Does not include Notary Public Service. Fess for Notary Public may be accessed by clicking on this link. | SET FEE OF $175.00 |
| DRAFT AND PERSONALLY FILE SHERIFF PAPERWORK (HAMILTON ONLY) | SET FEE OF $200.00 |
| LEGAL RESEARCH | $100 PER HOUR, charged to the nearest (6) minute |
| ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY (including conferences, telephone calls, voicemail, meetings, e-mail, legal advise and opinion, legal memoranda, research and travel time) | $100 PER HOUR, charged to the nearest (6) minute |
| SKIP TRACING SEARCHES | $100 PLUS COSTS TO CARRY OUR SEARCH |
SMALL CLAIMS COURT |
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| Consultation, Set fees and Additional Activity | |
| **The Set fee for Documentation Preparation and Litigation includes one full hour of time spent for additional activity on your case (“One-hour Inclusive Time”), including conferences, telephone calls, voicemail, meetings, e-mail, legal advice and opinion, legal memoranda, research and travel time (“Additional Activity”). Additional Activity, exceeding the One-hour Inclusive Time (records are kept in our time keeping system) a standard hourly rate of $100.00 is charged to the nearest (6) minute for Additional Activity. | |
| $175 per hour for each 1-hour consultation, includes preparation time, and administration | |
| ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS/JUDGEMENTS, Includes One-Hour Inclusive Time for Additional Activities | |
| Garnishments $675.00 Set fee for registering LTB Order, drafting, issuing, and serving (mailing) Garnishment; | |
| Garnishment, $475.00, Set fee for drafting court paperwork only (Limited Scope Legal Services),client to file and serve. | |
| Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land, Set fee of $675.00 for registering LTB Order or judgement, drafting, issuing and serving (mailing) Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land. | |
| Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land, $475 Set fee for drafting court paperwork only (Limited Scope Legal Services) | |
| Examination of Debtor, $475 for registering LTB Order or judgement, drafting, issuing and Scheduling Notice of Examination of Debtor | |
| Contempt, $375 for drafting, and issuing Notice of Contempt. | |
| Examination and/or Contempt Hearings, $375.00 for each appearance up to 4 hours (1/2 day or part thereof) – Extra time @ $125 per hour | |
| ACTIONS, Includes One-Hour Inclusive Time for Additional Activities | |
| Claim/Defence, $400.00 for drafting, issuing (on-line), and filing Plaintiffs Claim $150.00 extra for complex or lengthy pleadings, $400.00 for drafting, issuing and filing Defense. | |
| Defendants Claims or Third-Party Claim, $400.00 for drafting, issuing and filing Defendants Claims or Third-Party Claim $150.00 extra for complex or lengthy pleadings. | |
| Motions, and Affidavit in Support of Motion,$475.00 for drafting Motions, and Affidavit in Support of Motion, $150.00 extra for complex or lengthy materials. ***Personal Court filing, or Service is subject to Process Serving Fees. | |
| Commissioner of Affidavit fees – please click link for Notary Public fees Link | |
| Production Book of Evidence or Factum’s in support of Action or Motion, $575.00 for drafting Factum’s in support of Action or Motion, $150.00 extra for complex or lengthy materials. ***Personal Court filing, or Service is subject to Process Serving Fees. |
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| Brief of Authorities, $375.00 for preparing Brief of Authorities (plus legal research charged at $125.00 per hour) ***Personal Court filing, or Service is subject to Process Serving Fees. | |
| Summons to Witness, $275.00 for drafting and Filing a Summons to Witness. ***Personal Court filing, and/or Service of Summons is subject to Process Serving Fees. | |
| TRIAL STAGE, Includes no-charge One-Hour Inclusive Time for Additional Activities | |
| Pre-trial Settlement Conference/Garnishee Hearings/Examination of Debtor Hearing, $400.00 for each appearance (1/2 day (up to 4 hours or part thereof)) – Extra time @ $125 per hour | |
| Trial and/or Motion Fees. $500 for each Trial/Motion appearance up to 4 hours (1/2 day) – Extra time @ $125 per hour | |
| ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY (including conferences, telephone calls, voicemail, meetings, e-mail, legal advice and opinion, legal memoranda, witness interviews, research, and travel time) all time spent over and above the one hour no charge inclusive time is charged at a rate of $125 per hour. | |
| SEARCHES, $100 plus the cost to outsource the search. | |
| MILEAGE AND PARKING CHARGED WHEN TRAVELLING OUTSIDE OF HAMILTON | |
| NOTE: SOME COURT DOCUMENTS REQUIRE PERSONAL SERVICE PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT | |
| PROCESS SERVING FEES NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATES – CLIENT MAY ELECT TO SERVE | |
| PROCESS SERVING FEES NOT INCLUDED | |
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICEProvincial Offences (Traffic Offences, BuildingCode and Fire Code Violations)
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| ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY (including conferences, telephone calls, voicemail, meetings, e-mail, legal advise and opinion, legal memoranda, witness interviews, research and travel time) charged at a rate of $100 per hour | |
| Legal Drafting/Filing $150 for drafting, and court filing, $100 extra for complex or lengthy matters | |
| First Appearances$300 for each First Appearance up to 3 hours or part thereof (1/2 day) – Extra time @ $100 per hour | |
| Trial and/or Motion Fees $375 for each Trial appearance up to 4 hours or part thereof (1/2 day) | |
| Extra time @ $100 per hour | |
| Judicial Pre-Trial $375for each JPT appearance up to 4 hours (1/2 day) | |
| Extra time @ $100 per hour | |
| MILEAGE AND PARKING CHARGED WHEN TRAVELLING OUTSIDE OF HAMILTON | |
| SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS $150 PLUS MILEAGE | |