Small Claims

Yes, you can sue a tenant for unpaid rent in small claims court in Canada, but limits and procedures vary by province — most provinces cap claims between $15,000–$35,000.

Yes, you can sue a contractor for unfinished work in small claims court in Canada, but the claim must fall within your province’s monetary limit—typically $15,000–$35,000.

Yes, you can file a small claims case in Canada for an online purchase you never received, provided the claim falls within your province’s monetary limit (e.g., $35,000 in BC, $35,000 in Ontario).

Yes, you can sue a former roommate for unpaid shared bills in small claims court in Canada, but only up to your province’s monetary limit—typically $15,000–$35,000—and you must file within the applicable limitation period (usually 2 years).

Yes, you can sue a private seller in small claims court for hidden defects if the seller knowingly concealed a material problem or made false statements about the car's condition.

Yes, freelancers in Canada can use small claims court to collect unpaid invoices, provided the claim falls within provincial monetary limits (e.g., $35,000 in Ontario, $15,000 in Quebec).

Yes, you may sue a gym for refusing to cancel your membership in small claims court in Canada—if the gym breached provincial consumer protection laws or contract terms and your claim falls within your province’s monetary limit (e.g., $35,000 in BC, $25,000 in Ontario).

Generally, no—you cannot sue a vet in small claims court solely for high or unexpected bills unless you can prove negligence, breach of contract, or lack of informed consent under provincial veterinary legislation.

Yes, you can sue a moving company for damaged belongings in small claims court in Canada—but only up to your province’s monetary limit (e.g., $35,000 in BC, $25,000 in Ontario). You must file within the applicable limitation period, usually 2 years.

Yes, you can challenge early termination fees in small claims court across Canada, but limits and procedures vary by province. Most provinces cap small claims at $15,000–$35,000.

Yes, you can sue a wedding vendor who didn’t show up in small claims court in Canada—but only if your claim falls within your province’s monetary limit (e.g., $35,000 in BC, $25,000 in Ontario).

Yes, you can sue a dentist for failed dental work in small claims court in Canada—but only if your claim falls within your province’s monetary limit (e.g., $35,000 in BC, $25,000 in Ontario) and you meet procedural requirements.

Yes, you can dispute a storage unit auction in small claims court in Canada—but only if the operator failed to follow strict provincial notice and sale requirements under self-storage legislation.

Yes, you can sue a tutoring service for a refund in small claims court in Canada if the claim falls within your province’s monetary limit—typically $15,000–$35,000—and you have evidence of breach of contract or consumer rights violation.

Yes, you may sue a home inspector for missed defects in small claims court in Canada—but only if the claim falls within your province’s monetary limit (typically $10,000–$35,000) and you can prove negligence or breach of contract.

Yes, you can sue your ISP for unauthorized charges in small claims court in Canada—but only up to your province’s monetary limit (e.g., $35,000 in BC, $25,000 in Ontario). You must first request a refund and document all communications.

Yes, you can sue a towing company for wrongful towing in small claims court in Canada—but only if your claim falls within your province’s monetary limit (e.g., $35,000 in BC, $25,000 in Ontario).

Yes, you can sue a landscaper for incomplete or poor work in small claims court in Canada, provided your claim falls within your province’s monetary limit—typically $15,000–$35,000.

Yes, you can sue for a misrepresented second-hand item in Canadian small claims court if the seller made false statements that induced your purchase and caused loss.