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Toronto Small Claims Court Types of Claims

The Toronto Small Claims court involves claims of less than $25,000. It is a less formal, simplified court that provides equal and affordable justice to all.

Plaintiffs and Defendants can represent themselves in proceedings, or use a paralegal or lawyer to represent them when making a claim.

There are many reasons that people sue each other, so this article will review some of the most common reasons for making a claim.

Loan agreements - If you have taken out a personal loan and didn’t pay, many financial institutions turn to the Toronto Small Claims Court as an effective way to collect their money.

Property damage - There are so many ways that personal property can be damaged and the Toronto Small Claims Court routinely hears cases that involve property damage.

Services rendered - Whether you are a contractor whose customer didn’t pay, or a customer who paid for a service that wasn’t rendered, you can bring your case before an Ontario Small Claims Court judge.

Landlord and Tenant - Landlords and tenants have disputes all the time over unpaid rent, repairs, damages and many other reasons. Landlords and tenants alike use the Toronto Small Claims Court as a forum to resolve their disputes through new claims.

No matter your reason, if you believe someone owes you money and the amount is not greater than $25,000, you can file a Plaintiff’s Claim in the Toronto Small Claims Court. There are also services like Easy Court that enable you to create your court forms online. For more information about the most common types of claims filed in the Ontario Small Claims court visit www.easycourt.ca.