Occupiers
Liability

If you were injured on unsafe property in Richmond Hill, Barrie, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, or surrounding Ontario communities, you may have an occupiers’ liability claim and may be entitled to compensation.

 

At Trianta Law, we represent people who were hurt because a property was not properly maintained or was dangerous.

 

What Is an Occupiers’ Liability Claim?

You may have an occupiers’ liability claim if you suffered a physical or psychological injury because a property was unsafe.

Common causes include:

• Slipping and falling on ice or snow

• Broken sidewalks or uneven concrete

• Poor lighting or missing warning signs

• Unsafe stairs or railings

• Elevator or escalator accidents

• Collapsing retail shelving or signage

• Garage or entry door malfunctions

• Deck or balcony collapses

• Swimming pool accidents

• Building code violations

• Property fires

The person legally responsible may be the property owner, the tenant or the business operating on the property.

 

Your Safety Rights Under Ontario Law

Ontario law requires property occupiers to take reasonable steps to keep you and your belongings safe while you are on the property.

This duty applies whether the danger comes from:

• The condition of the property, or

• Activities taking place on the property

If they fail to meet this duty, they may be financially responsible for your injuries and losses.

Important Deadlines for Government Property Claims

Different rules apply if your injury happened on municipal or provincial property.

You must provide written notice within 10 days of the incident.

Examples include:
 

Municipal property
(sidewalks, roads, curbs, potholes, public pools)
→ Notice must be sent to the City Clerk

Provincial property
(highways, provincial parks, government buildings)
→ Notice must be sent to the Ontario Attorney General

Missing this deadline can seriously affect your ability to pursue a claim, so it is important to get legal advice as soon as possible.
 

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

If unsafe property caused your injury, you may be able to recover compensation for:

• Medical and rehabilitation expenses

• Lost income

• Future care costs

• Pain and suffering
   

Free Consultation

If you or a loved one was injured because a property was unsafe, getting legal advice early can help preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Contact Trianta Law for a free consultation if your accident happened in York Region, Toronto, and the GTA, including Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, and Newmarket. We also serve clients throughout Durham Region, Peel Region, and Simcoe County.