Greater Sudbury landlord paralegals who get your property back.
N4 non-payment, N12 own-use, N8 late rent, cash-for-keys and post-order collections, handled start to finish at the Landlord and Tenant Board by a team that owns rental properties too.

How we help Greater Sudbury landlords
Every file gets a notice review before it is served. One error restarts the clock, so we catch it first.


We’re landlords too. We only ever sit on your side of the table.
Robert and Bita Di Lisi own rental properties themselves, so we know what a missed month of rent actually costs. Stonegate has never represented a tenant: no conflicts, no divided loyalties.
How it works
What happens when you hire us.
- 1Free discovery callA short, no-obligation call. You tell us what’s happening; we tell you your options and what to expect.
- 2Notice prepared & servedWe prepare the correct notice and handle service in line with LTB requirements.
- 3Application & evidenceWe file your application and compile the evidence package. Nothing missed before your hearing date.
- 4LTB hearingWe attend, present your evidence and advocate on your behalf, anywhere in Ontario.
- 5Post-order supportSheriff enforcement and, where applicable, collecting outstanding rent through garnishment.
Trusted by landlords across Ontario
Real people who will handle your Greater Sudbury file
Robert Di LisiParalegal – Intake co-ordinator
Bita Di LisiLead Paralegal
Ravis MohebbianParalegal
Anome MehrabianParalegal
Eric SpalvieriParalegal
Berkan AltunParalegal
Mark TipoldParalegal/ Support staffWe don’t just represent Ontario landlords. We teach them.
Robert and Bita speak to rooms full of landlords and investors about notices, LTB timelines and the mistakes that cost months. The same know-how goes into every file we handle.
Bita Di Lisi presenting
Robert Di LisiGreater Sudbury LTB cases are heard online, and we handle them every week
Greater Sudbury is northeastern Ontario’s largest city, with a rental market built around mining, healthcare and three post-secondary institutions. Because LTB hearings are held online, Sudbury landlords get the same team and preparation as a file in the GTA, without anyone having to travel.
Our team handles LTB files from across Ontario every week. We know the documents that carry weight, the defects that send applications back for re-service, and the timelines that decide how quickly you recover possession or rent. From the first notice through to enforcement, we handle Greater Sudbury files end to end.
Everything is handled by phone, email and video, and in most cases you don’t need to appear at the hearing yourself. You never need to travel, and you get the same team and preparation as a file in the GTA.
Greater Sudbury’s rental market
The housing stock is largely older: detached homes, duplexes and triplexes in the downtown, Minnow Lake, New Sudbury and the Flour Mill, apartment buildings across the core, and student rentals near Laurentian and Cambrian. Outlying communities like Val Caron and Chelmsford add small-town and rural rentals.
Older multiplexes bring maintenance disputes, student tenancies turn over every spring, and owners who live elsewhere need a team that can run the file remotely. Whether you own one duplex or several buildings, we tailor the approach to the property and the tenancy.
Who we work with in Greater Sudbury
Mistakes that cost Greater Sudbury landlords months of time.
Adding non-rent charges to an N4
An N4 can only claim unpaid rent. Including utility bills, damage costs or fees in the arrears figure can sink the notice and force you to start over.
Accepting payment without advice
If a tenant pays everything owing before the N4 termination date, the notice becomes void. Partial payments raise their own questions. Talk to us before you accept money mid-process.
Changing the locks yourself
Self-help evictions are illegal in Ontario. Only the Sheriff can enforce an eviction order. Doing it yourself invites a T2 application, abatements and fines.
An N12 without the paperwork
Own-use applications need good faith, the required compensation and a signed declaration from the person moving in. Gaps here are a common reason N12 files fail.
Losing the paper trail
N8 and T2 hearings are won on records: dated rent ledgers, receipts, texts and emails. If it isn’t documented, it is hard to prove at hearing.
Waiting too long
Every month a non-paying tenant stays is rent you may never recover. The sooner the correct notice is served, the sooner the clock starts.
What to have ready for your
FREE 20-minute call
You don’t need everything. These help us give you a clear answer on the first call.
- The lease or tenancy agreement
- A rent ledger showing payments and what is owed
- Copies of any notices already served
- Texts and emails with your tenant
- The property address and unit details
Stonegate represents landlords across Ontario
We file with every LTB region in Ontario. Whether your property is in the GTA, Niagara, Eastern Ontario or the North, Stonegate handles your notices and applications, landlord-only, every time.
Landlord-only representation. Stonegate Legal Services never represents tenants: no conflicts, no divided loyalties. Every LTB filing, notice and hearing is handled by a licensed paralegal.
Greater Sudbury landlord questions
Do you handle Greater Sudbury landlord cases specifically?
Yes. We file LTB applications for Greater Sudbury properties regularly. LTB hearings are held online and we handle them routinely, for landlords across Greater Sudbury from the South End to Val Caron.
What is your fee structure?
We charge flat fees, quoted upfront before you sign. The fee covers the notice, filing and hearing representation. No retainer, no hourly billing, no surprises.
Do you represent tenants?
No. We are a landlord-only firm. We never represent tenants, which means our advice is never diluted by conflicts of interest.
How long does an LTB case take in Greater Sudbury?
Timelines vary by application type. Non-payment N4/L1 matters tend to move faster than conduct or own-use applications. Current LTB wait times will be discussed when we review your file.
What happens if my tenant doesn’t leave after an eviction order?
You can request Sheriff’s enforcement (a Writ of Possession) through the LTB. We handle the enforcement steps after the order issues, including preparing the writ and coordinating with the Sheriff’s office.
Can I book a free consultation?
Yes. We offer a free 20-minute call to review your situation and tell you whether we can help and what it will cost.
Do I need to attend the LTB hearing in person?
No. LTB hearings are held online, and we represent you at the hearing. In most cases you do not need to appear yourself. We handle the file, present the evidence and advocate on your behalf.
What is the difference between an N4 notice and an L1 application?
The N4 is the notice served on the tenant when they have not paid rent. The L1 is the application filed with the LTB after the N4 void period expires. You need both, and we handle both steps.
Can I evict a tenant for reasons other than non-payment of rent?
Yes. The Residential Tenancies Act allows termination for personal use (N12), chronic late payment (N8), demolition or major repair (N13), and illegal acts. We identify the correct path for your situation.
My tenant filed a T2 application against me. What do I do?
Don’t ignore it. A T2 or T6 is a tenant-filed application alleging harassment, illegal entry or maintenance failure. We build your defence, prepare your evidence and represent you at the hearing.
How do I evict a tenant in Greater Sudbury?
In Ontario, a landlord cannot evict on their own. You serve the correct notice for your situation (an N4 for unpaid rent, an N12 for own use, and so on), wait for the termination date, then file the matching application with the LTB. After a hearing, the Board may issue an eviction order. If the tenant still won’t leave, only the Sheriff can enforce it. We handle every step for you.
Does an N4 notice automatically end the tenancy?
No. If the tenant pays everything owing before the termination date on the N4, the notice becomes void and the tenancy continues. If they don’t, you still need to file an L1 application and get an order from the Board before the tenancy ends.
Do I need a lawyer, or can a paralegal represent me at the LTB?
Licensed paralegals are regulated by the Law Society of Ontario and are permitted to represent landlords at the Landlord and Tenant Board and in Small Claims Court. For most landlord-tenant matters, a paralegal team that does this work every day is the efficient, cost-effective choice.
When should I contact a paralegal?
Before you serve any notice. Many of the delays we see come from a defective notice served before the landlord got advice. A free 20-minute call first can save you weeks, and sometimes the cost of starting over.
Can I evict my tenant because I’m selling my Greater Sudbury property?
Selling on its own is not grounds to end a tenancy. If the buyer, or a qualifying family member, intends to move in, an N12 can be served for the purchaser’s own use once there is a signed agreement of purchase and sale, but only for buildings with three or fewer residential units. We coordinate the N12 timeline with your closing date.
What if my tenant damaged the unit?
Damage beyond normal wear and tear can be grounds for a notice to end the tenancy, and you can claim the cost of repairs. Photos, invoices and a move-in condition record make a big difference at the hearing. We review your evidence and recommend the right route.
Can I collect unpaid rent after my tenant has moved out?
Often, yes. Landlords can apply to the LTB for rent and certain damages owed by a former tenant, generally within one year of the move-out, or pursue the debt in Small Claims Court. We advise on which route makes more sense for your file and handle the collection steps.
Do you handle duplexes, student rentals and basement units?
Yes. Duplexes, triplexes, student rentals and basement units make up a large share of Sudbury rentals, and most are covered by the Residential Tenancies Act. One exception: if you share a kitchen or bathroom with the occupant, the Act may not apply. We confirm which rules govern your rental on the first call.
Can you guarantee the outcome of my case?
No honest representative can guarantee what the Board will decide. What we promise is careful preparation, correct paperwork and a straight answer about your chances before you spend money on a hearing.
How much can I raise the rent on my Greater Sudbury tenant?
Most sitting tenants can only receive one increase every 12 months, with at least 90 days’ written notice on the proper form, and the increase is generally capped at Ontario’s annual rent increase guideline. Units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018 are generally exempt from the guideline, but the 12-month and 90-day rules still apply. Going above the guideline in a covered unit requires LTB approval.
Can I ask a new tenant for a damage deposit?
No. In Ontario you can collect a rent deposit of up to one month’s rent, which must be applied to the last month of the tenancy, and a refundable key deposit. Damage deposits are not permitted. Screening carefully and documenting the unit’s condition at move-in is the better protection.

