Paralegal - Toronto, Canada - Homestead Land Holdings Limited

Homestead Land Holdings Limited

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Founded in Kingston in 1954, Homestead Land Holdings Limited has grown to become one of Canada's largest and most respected landlords.

The founding principles of the company are still in place today, which are to provide residents with affordable, secure housing with a standard of care in which we would treat our own family members.

Responsibilities Include:

Preparation of all legal documents recognized by the Landlord and Tenant Board (e.g. Form N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, etc.); AGI
Above Guideline Increase Applications
Attend weekly meetings with management;
Offer resources to management regarding the Residential Tenancies Act, forms and procedures;
Review A/R calendar and advise and coordinate collections accordingly;
Print weekly A/R report of outstanding balances and credits and provide copies to management;
Maintain spreadsheets for files requiring legal action;
Follow up with phone calls and/or door knocking for outstanding balances;
Monitoring payment plans made by tenants;
Follow up with site staff on payments made as result of N4s;
Prepare all materials for hearings, and represent the Landlord at the hearings;
Review chronic late paying tenants with managers and prepare and distribute Persistently Late Letters;
Liaise with housing authority to assist in housing and payment plans;
Liaise with family and community resources regarding circumstances surrounding unique evictions;
Defend claims in small claims court;
Complete monthly Bad Debt record, and prepare and send past tenant file to collection agency;
Maintain reports regarding collections;
Other assigned duties as required.

Requirements:

Must maintain their Law Society License in good standing at all times and must comply with the Paralegal Rules of Conduct
Experience dealing with Landlord and Tenant matters
Proficient in Word & Excel, and Yardi Voyager Accounting System
Knowledgeable in above guideline increase process (AGIs)
Complete knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, 200
Knowledgeable in Human Rights Legislation
Competent in Small Claims Practice and Procedures
Complete knowledge of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act
Familiar with the Freedom of Information & Privacy Act
Ability to work in a team environment
Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to meet deadlines
Some travel required

A satisfactory reference check, criminal records clearance, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 are required for the position, though the Company will provide any accommodation required by law.