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Adding Immigration to the Paralegal Scope of Practice

20 March, 2023 sharvey@riverview.legal 0 Comments 1 category

Overview Immigration is an important topic for paralegals. It’s about money. Fees for immigration applications can range between $6,000 to $30,000 depending on a number of factors. Immigration is big business and there is no

Failure to Comply is Serious

9 August, 2022 sharvey@riverview.legal 0 Comments 1 category

I recently represented an individual charged with Theft under $5,000. The person was released on three very specific conditions which included a commitment to NOT visit a certain location (such conditions are called “undertakings”). After

Seizure of an Animal under PAWS

20 February, 2022 sharvey@riverview.legal 0 Comments 1 category

This is an overview of the difference between an animal seized for safekeeping vs an animal placed in care under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act (“PAWS”) Our pets are very important members of our

I share a bathroom with the owner. What rights do I have?

24 January, 2022 sharvey@riverview.legal 0 Comments 1 category

We have recently been getting calls from tenants who share a kitchen and/or a bathroom with the owner of the property (who could be the landlord). Most often, this occurs when tenants rent a

Who is a Spouse under the RTA?

18 May, 2021 sharvey@riverview.legal 0 Comments 1 category

Fact Situation On September 6, 2020, a boyfriend (“BF”) and girlfriend (“GF”) decide they are going to live together at the girl’s parents’ basement. The couple then decided they needed their own place. On October

Rent Arrears and the Sale of a Rental Property