Collections · Garnishment · Examination hearings
Getting a Board order is the first step. When a former tenant ignores your order, we file your order with the Small Claims Court and use the court’s collection tools to try to recover what you’re owed.
When this applies
You have an order for arrears or damage and nothing has come in.
They agreed to pay over time, then stopped paying.
You need to find out, under oath, about their job, bank and property.
Calls, letters and texts get no reply.
Collection tools
Step one is a certified copy of your Board order, filed with the Small Claims Court so it can be enforced like a court judgment.
Where landlords get caught
There’s no guarantee of payment. Collection depends on what the debtor earns and owns, and we’ll give you an honest view of your chances before you spend anything.
How we handle it
What’s owed, what you know about the debtor, and which tool to try first.
We file your order with the court and, if needed, hold an examination hearing to learn where they work and bank.
Depending on what we learn, that may mean a garnishment of wages or a bank account, or another step the court allows.
What to have ready
If something is missing, we’ll tell you what we need.
Questions
You can, but the court process has strict forms and steps. We take care of it for you.
The court can order them to attend, and ignoring that can lead to a contempt hearing.
For most debts, up to 20% of take-home pay. Bank accounts can be garnished as well.
Often, yes. At an examination hearing they must answer questions under oath, including about their job and bank.
No. Some people have little to collect from. We’ll tell you honestly what we find before you spend more.
Send us your order and whatever you know about the former tenant, and we’ll map out the best way to collect.
Prefer to handle it yourself? We also offer document review and hearing preparation. Self-represented support →
We’re here to help
Book a free 15-minute consultation and tell us what’s happening. We’ll listen, and explain how we can help.
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. · 6733 Mississauga Road, Suite 700, Mississauga