The Small Claims Court of Ontario adjudicates claims pertaining to monetary compensation or personal property valued up to $35,000, exclusive of interest and costs.
Within its jurisdiction, the Small Claims Court addresses a variety of monetary claims arising from agreements, including unpaid accounts for goods or services, overdue rent, and loans. Additionally, the court considers claims for damages resulting from property damage, personal injuries, and breaches of contract.
The monetary threshold of CAD $35,000 encompasses both the pecuniary amount and the total value of the properties claimed by the plaintiff. Notably, while claims exceeding CAD $35,000 can be filed in the Small Claims Court, any amount over this limit must be forfeited. For example, it is impermissible to file two separate claims to circumvent the $35,000 cap. In a situation where the total claimed amount is $40,000, a plaintiff cannot file one claim for $35,000 and a subsequent claim for the remaining $5,000.
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The Small Claims Court also entertains lawsuits for money owed under various agreements, such as goods or services sold and delivered without payment, unpaid loans, overdue rent, and non-sufficient funds (NSF) cheques.
Moreover, the court allows lawsuits for damages, including property damage, damage to clothing by dry cleaners, personal injuries, and breach of contract.
Claims may include:
Repayment of Monies Owed: This includes unpaid loans, outstanding invoices, credit card balances, and other similar debts.
Accidental Damage to Property: This encompasses damages caused by incidents such as water escape, falling trees, vehicle impacts, and other accidental events.
Vehicle Warranty Coverage: This includes claims related to the sale of vehicles unfit for purpose, substandard work by mechanics, and similar issues.
Faulty Work by Contractors: This covers claims against defective workmanship provided by roofers, landscapers, electricians, and other renovation professionals that were improperly executed.
Breached Real Estate Sales: This includes claims involving the failure to complete deals on the closing date, wrongful removal of fixtures, and related issues.
Personal Rights Issues: This encompasses claims related to nuisance, trespass, breach of privacy, defamation, and other violations of personal rights.
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