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About the Role

This role involves advising management on legal matters concerning residents, focusing on rent collection arrears, and representing the company at the Landlord Tenant Board and Small Claims Court for resident disputes and social issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents for the Landlord and Tenant Board (e.g., Form N4, N5, N6, N7, N8)
• Attend and report at weekly management meetings
• Provide resources to management regarding the Residential Tenancies Act, forms, and procedures
• Review A/R calendar and coordinate collections
• Print and distribute weekly A/R reports of outstanding balances to sites and management
• Maintain spreadsheets for files requiring legal action
• Follow up on outstanding balances via phone or email
• Monitor tenant payment plans
• Follow up with site staff on payments made as a result of N4s
• File applications with the Landlord and Tenant Board for hearings
• Prepare hearing materials and represent the Landlord at hearings
• Prepare and represent the Landlord for Tenant Applications, Motions, and Reviews at hearings
• Review chronic late-paying tenants with managers and distribute Persistently Late Letters
• Liaise with housing authority for housing and payment plans
• Liaise with family and community resources for unique eviction circumstances
• Defend claims in Small Claims Court
• Complete monthly Bad Debt record and send past tenant files to collection agency
• Maintain collection reports
• File Orders with Sheriff’s office
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Maintain Law Society License in good standing and comply with Paralegal Rules of Conduct
• 2 to 3 years of office experience
• Experience with Landlord and Tenant matters (asset)
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Yardi Voyager Accounting System
• Complete knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (asset)
• Competent in Small Claims Practice and Procedures (asset)
• Complete knowledge of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act (asset)
• Familiarity with the Freedom of Information & Privacy Act (asset)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel

Skills

• Word
• Excel
• Yardi Voyager Accounting System
• Knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
• Small Claims Practice and Procedures
• Knowledge of Statutory Powers Procedure Act
• Familiarity with Freedom of Information & Privacy Act
• Written communication
• Verbal communication

Location

• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2 to 3 years of office experience

Education Level

• Law Society License

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000-$80,000

Benefits

• RRSP program
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual bonuses
• Company events and celebrations
• Growth and development opportunities

About the Company

• Homestead Land Holdings Limited is a Canadian-owned and operated company.
• The company has created and provided over 25,000 homes and manages over 200 quality rental communities.
• Homestead is hands-on, ensuring every space is built with care.

Equal Opportunity

• Homestead Land Holdings Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
• Accessibility accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process; needs should be made known in advance.