A Trusted, Experienced
Northumberland Law Firm
Welcome to MacDonald,
Charette & Associates
MacDonald, Charette & Associates are highly respected, effective and experienced.
Barrister, Solicitor
& Notary Public
B.A., J.D., Lawyer
Paralegal
Our Services
REAL ESTATE
Whether you are buying, selling or financing we will be there to advise you, protect you and complete your real estate transaction.
PARALEGAL SERVICES
Small Claims Court and residential Landlord and Tenant matters. We bring good business sense to resolving disputes.
WILLS & ESTATES
We ensure that your estate planning needs are met with a properly written Will and Powers of Attorney. Ensure the legacy you want.
FAMILY LAW
SERVICES
We will provide you with the advice and representation you need in resolving your family law matters.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW
Businesses trust MacDonald, Charette & Associates for expert legal advice crucial to start, buy, or sell a business.
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We are committed to providing timely, personalized and expert service. We take a client focused approach in handling your legal issues.
From Our Blog
The Importance of a Lease in the Landlord Tenant Relationship
Effective April 30, 2018, the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 requires the use of a standard form of lease called the “Residential Tenancy Agreement” for most residential tenancies. The form is available online. The Agreement contains all of the details that a landlord will need to include in their lease and also provides notes throughout to…
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Changes to the Rules of the Small Claims Court
In Ontario, the Small Claims Court has jurisdiction to hear a wide range of civil matters. Currently, the maximum claim in the Small Claims Court is $25,000.00. However, changes are coming soon! Starting January 1st, 2020, the Small Claims Court’s monetary maximum will be increasing from $25,000.00 to $35,000.00. This will be of great benefit…
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Leaky Basements, Mould & Deception
As fall moves on, and summer becomes a distant memory, much of the real estate purchased throughout the summer will begin to reveal some unfortunate defects. As the autumn rains pick up, basements begin to spring leaks, mould grows and things begin to fall apart. Some of these defects are easily fixed. Many require large…
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Phone: 905.372.7303
Contact & Locations
COBOURG LAW OFFICES
204 Division Street, Unit C
Cobourg, Ontario K9A 3P7
Phone: 905.372.7303
Fax: 905.372.4370
TRENT HILLS LAW OFFICES
20 Front Street West
Hastings, Ontario K0L 1Y0
Phone: 705.696.1960
Fax: 905.372.4370