Legal Services

The Legal Services Branch is the City's in-house "Law Firm".

The "Law Firm" is responsible for:

• The provision of legal representation to the City of Oshawa, its Council, staff and certain related boards and agencies, on matters relating to the City's business and operations.

Please note that we cannot advise on personal legal matters.

For more information, please choose one of the following options:

• By-laws, Contracts
• By-law Prosecution
• Collections
• Court Representation
• Frequently Requested Information
• Real Estate Closings
• Research, Legal Opinions

By-laws, Contracts

• Prepare or review drafts of City by-laws for other operating departments of the City and prepare by-laws for Council.
• Prepare or review all types of contracts (development agreements, contracts for the purchase of goods and services, etc.).

By-law Prosecution

Handle court actions against individuals accused of violating the City's regulatory by-laws (e.g., littering, noise, operating businesses without being properly licensed, improper use of property, etc.).

Collections

Take action (including court action) to collect overdue debts owed to the City (except property taxes).

Court Representation

Represent the City's interest in cases before various levels of courts and administrative tribunals (such as the Ontario Municipal Board).

Frequently Requested Information

• Durham Community Legal Clinic, 419 King St W, Unit 3512, Oshawa Centre, Oshawa, Ontario: 905-728-7321
• Landlord & Tenant Inquiries - Ontario: 1-888-332-3234
• Legal Aid Office, 419 King St W, Unit 3512, Oshawa Centre, Oshawa, Ontario: 1-800-668-8258

Real Estate Closings

Handle the legal aspects of the City's real estate transactions (purchases, sales, leases, encroachments and expropriations).

Research, Legal Opinions

Respond to inquiries from our customers regarding the City's rights, powers and obligations under the many pieces of provincial legislation that govern and control the City's day-to-day operations, including performing legal research and providing written legal opinions.

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