Provincial Flashcards
What type of Act is the POA?
Procedural - How officers conduct the law
There are 8 Provincial Acts in the POA. How many are Procedural and how many are Substantive. Name them.
(Procedural) - Provincial Offences Act
(Substantive) - Residential Tenancies Act •Liquor Licence Act •Trespass to Property Act •Mental Health Act •Child Youth and Family Services Act •Family Law Act •Children’s Law Reform Act
Which court is associated with Provincial Offences?
Ontario Court of Justice(Provincial Offences Court)
What is a Justice? (2)
Provincial Judge or Justice of the Peace
Under the POA, are persons charged referred to as Accused or Defendants?
Defendants
What is the the age bracket for Young Persons under the POA?
12-15
POA offences consists of less serious and more serious offences, what path is most applicable for each?
Minor offences (Part 1) - Set Fine More serious (Part 3) - N.S.F
Are Provincial Offences criminal charges?
No.
How long do you have to serve a Part 1 Offence?
-If it is not served within that amount of time, what can you do?
30 days
-If not served within 30 days, you can serve as Part 3
How long do you have to serve a Part 3 Offence?
6 months
What are the determining factors for charging as either part 1 or part 3 (SCC)
Seriousness
Consequences
Circumstances
What does “commencement of proceedings” mean?
The charge is initiated. “The wheels of justice are turning”
What needs to be filed for a Part 1 offence to begin a commencement of proceedings? AND for a Part 3?
Certificate of Offence (part 1) An information (Part 3)
What needs to be filed for a Part 3 offence to begin a commencement of proceedings?
An information (Form 105)
What grounds for a charge do you need for a Part 1 offence?
Belief
What are the two options an officer can serve once completing a Certificate of Offence
Offence Notice or Summons
What is the 3 step process for a Part 1?
-What are the time limits for each?
Issue, Serve, File
30-30-7(or within 7 days - ASAP)
When do you sign the Certificate of Offence when serving an Offence Notice?
After serving
What is the max set fine for Part 1 for adults and youth?
$1000 for adults
$300 for young person
What grounds do you need to charge for Part 3?
Reasonable and Probable Grounds (RPG)
What are the 3 options for the defendant to choose once served offence notice?
Early resolution
Plea Guilty
Trial
If charging a young person what can you only issue them?
A summons / Notice to Parents
How must a Part 1 Offence Notice or Summons be served?
Personally
When is a form 104 issued?
At or near the time of the offence
When is a form 106 issued?
After the time of the offence (investigation)
What must be sworn to when serving a Part 3 Summons?
Affidavit of Service
What are your arrest or search authorities under the Residential Tenancies Act?
None
What is the purpose of the RTA?
To ensure the rights, obligations and responsibilities between
landlords and tenants are clearly understood
Balance the power between landlords and their tenants “security of tenure”
What are the two regimes under the RTA?
Civil (Landlord and Tenant Board)
Compliance (Enforcement)
Enforced under Part III of the POA
Role of Police under the RTA?
o Keep the peace
o Remain objective
o Avoid giving legal advise
o Ensure safety of persons and protection of property
o Ask to see any pertinent documents
o Provide referrals
o Police evidence may be required at tribunals
o Police may lay charges under Part III HOWEVER, should contact IEU
Purpose of Land Lord and Tenancy Board?
o Resolves disputes regarding rights and responsibilities, rent increases, evictions and privacy issues
Purpose of MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
o Investigation and Enforcement Unit – responsible for compliance and enforcement under the RTA
o Good idea to contact them if considering charges under the RTA
Places where there are EXEMPTIONS TO RTA
o Hotels – when used as transient accommodation o Employment occupancy o Non-profit/cooperative housing o Roommate of tenant o Nursing homes o Shared occupancy o Educational, correctional occupancy
LANDLORDS RIGHT TO ENTER (with or without notice)
Can between 8am and 8pm only if 24hrs written notice has been given to tenant
Notice must set out reason for the entry, date and time of entry
Without notice on consent or in emergency
May enter without notice to show unit if
• Notice of termination was given
• Entry between 0800 – 2000hrs
• Makes reasonable effort to inform
• Repair or replacement
• Carry out health, safety housing or maintenance inspection
How may a landlord evict under the RTA?
EVICTIONS UNDER THE ACT
Landlord may apply for eviction after given notice of termination
Landlord may apply immediately for eviction unless otherwise provided in Act
Order enforced by Sheriff Office
Police may be called to assist Sheriff
o Tenant has 72 hours following the eviction by Sheriff to retrieve belongs between 0800-2000hrs
What are the 5 steps to lawful eviction under the RTA?
RTA: STEPS FOR LAWFUL EVICTION
- Serve Tenant valid “Notice of Termination”
- Apply to L&T Board for “Eviction Order”
- Serve tenant with Application and Notice of Hearing
- Obtain an “Eviction Order” from L&T Board
- Deliver order to Sheriff to enforce
Termination Notices RTA work in progress
TERMINATION NOTICES
o No notice needed if agreed between Landlord and Tenant
o Period notice:
Daily/weekly tenancy – 28 days Monthly/Yearly – 60 days
Explain the process for abandoned property under the RTA.
If property is abandoned what must the Landlord obtain to dispose of property and how much notice must be given to tenant and the board?
Not abandoned If:
• There are no arrears of rent or
• There is no substantial evidence of abandonment
Landlord cant dispose of property if abandoned unless first obtained an Order from the Board or give 30 days notice to tenant and to the Board
What is the definition of Liquor (LLA)
spirits, wine, beer, any combination, includes any alcohol suitable for human consumption