Landlord Bankruptcy Rent Arrears

Summary

In Ontario, declaring bankruptcy discharges most debts, but rent arrears may not be included. Landlords can demand payment for these arrears. If a landlord demands more than owed, you can dispute it by gathering evidence and seeking legal advice. To formally request a hearing closure due to landlord error, submit a written request with evidence to the tribunal or court. If a third-party website posts your personal information from an LTB hearing, it may involve privacy concerns and potential extortion. Consider consulting a legal expert for guidance.

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In Ontario, when you declare bankruptcy, most debts are discharged, but rent arrears may not be included. Landlords can potentially demand payment for these arrears. It's advisable to consult with a bankruptcy trustee or legal expert to understand your specific obligations. Are you facing ongoing issues with your landlord regarding this matter?
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It sounds like you're dealing with a situation involving rent arrears after declaring bankruptcy. In Ontario, landlords can sometimes demand payment for rent arrears that weren't discharged in the bankruptcy. Have you already consulted a bankruptcy trustee or legal expert about your specific obligations regarding this issue?
if the landlord demands more money than is owed can the case be closed
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In Ontario, if a landlord demands more money than is owed, you may dispute the claim. It’s advisable to gather evidence of payments and seek mediation or legal advice. If resolved, the case may be closed, but consulting a legal expert is recommended for specific guidance.
how do you formally request the hearing be closed from error of landlord
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In Ontario, to formally request that a hearing be closed due to an error by the landlord, you should:
- Gather evidence of the error.
- Submit a written request to the tribunal or court handling the case, outlining the error and supporting evidence.
- Consider seeking legal advice to strengthen your request and ensure proper procedure is followed.
Have you already gathered evidence to support your claim?
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It seems like you're well-prepared with evidence to support your claim. In Ontario, submitting a written request with gathered evidence to the tribunal or court is the correct step. It's advisable to consult with a legal expert to ensure your request is strong and follows proper procedures. If you need further assistance or legal representation, please let me know.
a third party website has posted my personal information from an ontario ltb hearing with my name address and refuses to remove it unless i pay the landlord
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It sounds like a serious situation involving privacy concerns and potential extortion. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Can you provide a bit more information about how this third-party website got access to your personal information?
they received the information from the ltb website somehow
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It seems like a high-value case involving privacy concerns and potential extortion. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? Could you please provide your phone number?