本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛The only language in business world is writen. Nothing counted if it is not on a paper. Consult with your lawyer, write to her, deliver to her, give her a deadline and tell her that failure to reply in time will result in what specific consequences (tell her what you are going to do after the deadline, make sure it is legal). If she ignores, take action and deduct the costs from the rent. Then tell her, if she doesn't like it feel free to sue you in court.
Some of those Chinese landlords need to be educated about Canadian laws. But quite often, whenever a lawyer is needed, people always react with high cost of legal expenses. It is expensive. But at the times when you are going to lose bigger you may consider legal assistance as cost saving approach. Consider that as insurance that you have to pay. Also you can save legal costs by doing everything yourself, only discuss options with and obtain opinions from your lawyer.
I had a lease battle with my landlord for one year. I won the case. It saved me $45,000 in rent over 5 year period. The legal expense was $800. I had never seen my lawyer in face during that time. I called, faxed, emailed to him whenever I need him. I did every paper work myself.
No Chinese lawyer! Most disputes land in a grey area where it is hard to tell who is ABSOLUTELY right or wrong. Canadian lawyers will have more common sense and experience in dealing with the situation and guide you through toward in your favour. A Chinese lawyer knows law book only (my personal opinion). A Canadian lawyer's name itself may scrare off your Taiwanese landlord lady.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net