Legal issues can feel overwhelming. Kate makes the process clear, approachable, and effective so you are never facing it alone.
Paralegal Services
Kate is a licensed Ontario Paralegal authorized by the Law Society of Ontario to provide legal services to the public.
Based in Oakville she proudly works with clients across the Greater Toronto Area and throughout Ontario.
Legal issues can feel stressful and overwhelming. Many matters in this province do not require a lawyer. A licensed paralegal can often help you resolve your issue in a more affordable and efficient way.
Working with Kate can reduce the cost of your legal matter and help you feel supported and informed every step of the way.
What is a Paralegal
In Ontario paralegals are regulated and licensed by the Law Society of Ontario. A paralegal is trained to provide legal services to the public and can assist with many types of legal matters. They use their education and experience to help clients understand their options and work toward practical solutions. Kate is licensed and authorized to provide these services in Ontario and is committed to helping clients with clarity honesty and professionalism.
About Kate
For Kate Penkett, being a paralegal is about more than paperwork and hearings. It is about helping people feel supported when life becomes complicated.
As a Licensed Paralegal and Notary Public in Ontario, Kate listens closely, explains things in simple terms, and walks beside her clients every step of the way. She is known for her friendly personality, steady professionalism, and the sense of calm she brings to stressful situations.
Whether you are a landlord managing a difficult tenancy or a tenant facing an uncertain move, Kate will help you understand your rights and guide you toward a fair resolution with clarity and compassion.
Overview of Legal Services
Landlord and Tenant Board
In Ontario residential tenancies fall under the Residential Tenancies Act 2006. This law outlines the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. The Landlord and Tenant Board is the tribunal that handles most landlord and tenant disputes.
Kate can help with applications filings responses and guidance for common situations such as
- Landlord side
- non payment of rent
- repeated late rent
- damages to the unit
- tenant interference with legal rights
- landlord needing the unit for personal use
- purchaser needing the unit for personal use
- Tenant side
- harassment or unlawful entries
- unlawful lock out
- illegal rent increases
- lack of repairs or maintenance
- bad faith notices to end tenancy
If you need support with a landlord and tenant matter Kate can provide direction help you understand your options and assist you in taking next steps.
Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court in Ontario handles disputes for money claims up to thirty five thousand dollars not including interest or costs. This court is designed to provide a faster and more accessible way to resolve financial disputes between individuals and businesses.
Plaintiff
If someone owes you money or you have suffered financial loss Kate can help you understand your options and take steps to recover what is owed.
Defendant
If you have been served with a claim Kate can help you respond to it explain the process and defend your position.
Kate can assist with drafting documents preparing the claim or defence helping with settlement discussions representing you in Small Claims Court and guiding you through enforcement if you already have a judgment and need to collect.
If you need support with a Small Claims Court matter Kate is available to help you move forward with confidence.
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
In Ontario the Human Rights Code protects people from discrimination in many areas of daily life. These protected grounds include age ancestry citizenship colour creed disability ethnic origin family status gender identity marital status place of origin race sex sexual orientation receipt of public assistance and record of offences.
If you believe you have been treated differently because of a protected ground or you are unsure what to do next Kate can help you understand the process and guide you through the steps involved.
If someone has filed a human rights application against you Kate can review the claim with you help you understand your options and defend your position.
Kate provides support clarity and direction for both applicants and respondents before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Secondary Services
Kate can also assist with
- Commissioner for taking oaths and affidavits
- Notary services
- Process serving in Oakville and surrounding areas
- Agent work when appropriate
If you need a legal service that is not listed here reach out to ask if Kate can help with it. Not every matter needs a lawyer and Kate can guide you if your issue falls within the scope of paralegal services in Ontario.
