Small Claims Court paralegal in Toronto
Shajjan Paralegal Services represents people and small businesses in Toronto in Ontario Small Claims Court, for claims up to $50,000. One flat fee of $2,500 plus HST covers one claim or one defence, from the demand letter through trial.
- Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario, licence P20257
- We speak English, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu and Pashto
Where Toronto claims are heard
Claims that belong in Toronto are heard at one Small Claims Court, at 47 Sheppard Avenue East. Our office is about a kilometre north of it, which makes filing and attending simple for clients anywhere in the city.
Toronto Small Claims Court
47 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, ON M2N 5N1
About a kilometre from our office at Yonge and Sheppard.
Cases for clients in Toronto
Closed files from this practice. Names and identifying details are changed to protect client confidentiality.
Real case · details changed for privacy
$5,280
40% rent abatement and repairs ordered for mould and no heat
Tenant · Toronto · Closed February 2026
What happened
She reported black mould and a broken heater for six months, with photos and texts to the landlord. Nothing was fixed.
What we did
We filed a T6 with a dated photo log, the text messages and a city inspection report.
Result: A 40% rent abatement for every month affected, $5,280 in total, and an order to finish repairs within 30 days.
The law: Landlords must keep units in good repair and meet health and safety standards, even if the tenant knew about the problem when moving in.
Real case · details changed for privacy
$7,500
From a landlord who refused a tenant on ODSP
Apartment seeker receiving ODSP · Toronto · Closed September 2026
What happened
After she asked to view an apartment, the landlord texted that they “don’t rent to people on ODSP”.
What we did
We filed an application in the housing area with the text message and the listing.
Result: Settled at mediation for $7,500, and the landlord agreed to complete human rights training.
The law: In housing, the Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination because a person receives public assistance.
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. The amount recovered and other outcomes vary with the facts of each case.
Claims we handle
Unpaid invoices and debts
Money owed for goods, services or personal loans, including e-transfer and verbal agreements.
Contractor and renovation disputes
Deposits taken for work never started, abandoned jobs, poor workmanship and the cost to fix it.
Breach of contract
Service agreements, sale agreements and business contracts where the other side didn’t deliver.
Property damage
Damage to vehicles, homes or belongings caused by someone else, including neighbours and movers.
Former-tenant debts
Unpaid rent or damage claims against tenants who have already moved out.
Consumer disputes
Used cars with hidden defects, undelivered purchases and refunds a business refuses to give.
Employment money claims
Unpaid wages, commissions and wrongful dismissal claims up to $50,000.
Defending a claim
Defences, defendant’s claims against the plaintiff or a third party, and setting aside default judgments.
How it works
- 1
Free 30-minute consultation
Tell us what happened. We tell you whether Small Claims Court is the right place and what you can realistically recover.
- 2
Demand letter
A formal letter from a licensed paralegal often gets paid without going to court.
- 3
Claim filed and served
We draft the claim, file it with the court and arrange service on the other side.
- 4
Settlement conference
A deputy judge meets both sides to narrow the issues. Many cases settle here.
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Trial and judgment
If it doesn’t settle, we present your evidence and witnesses at trial.
Small Claims Court in Toronto: questions
Which court hears Small Claims cases from Toronto?
Claims that belong in Toronto are heard at one Small Claims Court, at 47 Sheppard Avenue East. Our office is about a kilometre north of it, which makes filing and attending simple for clients anywhere in the city. The main location is Toronto Small Claims Court, 47 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, ON M2N 5N1.
Can a paralegal represent me in Small Claims Court in Toronto?
Yes. Paralegals licensed by the Law Society of Ontario can represent you in Small Claims Court, which hears claims up to $50,000. Misbah Shajjan (licence P20257) handles the case himself, from the demand letter to judgment.
How much does a Small Claims paralegal cost in Toronto?
We charge one flat fee of $2,500 plus HST for one claim or one defence, from the demand letter through trial. Court filing fees are extra. The price is the same for clients in Toronto as for clients anywhere else we serve.
Where do I file a Small Claims case if the other side is in Toronto?
A claim generally starts in the court area where the events happened or where the defendant lives or carries on business (Rule 6.01 of the Rules of the Small Claims Court). If the defendant is in Toronto, that usually points to the City of Toronto. We confirm the right court on your free 30-minute consultation.
Have a Small Claims case in Toronto?
Call, text or email. We’ll confirm the right court, your deadline and what the fee covers on the first call.