What Every BC Landlord Should Know About the Residential Tenancy Board
April 24, 2026 Confused about the Residential Tenancy Board? FH&P Lawyers explains eviction notices, forbearance of rent, owner occupancy penalties, and landlord tips for BC rental properties to avoid costly Residential Tenancy Board mistakes.
Law Talk Podcast
How to Protect Your Business When Creditors Come Knocking
April 24, 2026 Facing creditor pressure, demand letters, or forbearance agreements? FH&P Lawyers shares debtor strategies for businesses, from secured debt and receivership to protecting corporate liability before signing…
When rental car companies come calling: know your rights before you pay
April 22, 2026 A Kelowna couple received a $9,500 damage claim from a rental car company nearly a year after returning their vehicle with no issues. They had receipts proving they bought gasoline, not diesel, and the…
U.S. Immigration: What Canadians Need to Know Right Now
March 27, 2026 FH&P Lawyers explains U.S. immigration issues for Canadians, including admissibility, entry waivers, criminal record concerns, cross-border work, dual citizenship, and U.S. tax obligations.
Community News
FH&P Speaker Series — After the Freeze: Intergenerational Transfer of Corporate Assets
May 14, 2026 Join FH&P Lawyers for a Speaker Series session: After the Freeze: Intergenerational Transfer of Corporate Assets, featuring Dylan Switzer of FH&P Lawyers and Dave Gautier of Crowe MacKay. Learn practical…
Best of Penticton 2026: Vote Now!
May 04, 2026 Thank you for nominating us! FH&P Lawyers is thrilled to be a contender for the Best Law Firm and Immigration Consultant in Best of Penticton 2026. We also have our very own Dustin Merritt in the running…
Best of Kelowna 2026: Vote Now!
May 04, 2026 Thank you, Kelowna! FH&P Lawyers is thrilled to be a contender for the Best Law Firm and Immigration Consultant in Best of Kelowna 2026. We have our very own Clay Williams and Dylan Switzer in the running…
Legal Articles
A CANADIAN PARDON IS NOT ENOUGH TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES
May 12, 2026 A Canadian pardon does not guarantee U.S. entry. Americans assess admissibility independently, and past charges or convictions can still result in detention, refusal, or waiver requirements.
Separated but Not Forgotten: How Marital Status Affects Minimum Necessary Income in Canadian Sponsorship Applications
April 09, 2026 Appeal clarified MNI rules: separated spouses in new common-law relationships may be excluded from family size, lowering income thresholds and enabling successful Canadian sponsorship applications.
Immigration Status in Criminal Sentencing
March 11, 2026 Canadian sentencing law permits judges to consider immigration consequences as collateral factors, if sentences remain proportionate and within accepted ranges, supporting individualized justice for all.
