Sandy Hutchens |
| President |
| Tenant's Rights Company Inc, Thornhill |
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Canada |
About Sandy Hutchens
President of Tenant's Rights Company Inc.
Sandy Hutchens previously served as a Paralegal Litigator since 1983. As the first person in Ontario to achieve accreditation in his field and top marks on every one of the discipline's four final exams, Sandy Hutchens entered litigation as President of Tenant's Rights Company Inc. Sandy Hutchens balanced his case preparation and courtroom representation on domestic violence issues and housing matters. During his professional career, Sandy Hutchens designated support for both tenants and landlords on different cases. This afforded Sandy Hutchens exclusive awareness on the needs of the two sides, and helped him better prepare for future housing cases. A part of 631 rulings in the Ontario Court of Justice, Sandy Hutchens submitted issues before the Landlord and Tenant Board. With the family law court system, Sandy Hutchens offered female victims of abuse support through the restraining order process. Sandy Hutchens settled hundreds of cases with restraining orders against his clients' transgressors, and even brought these women sole custody of their children.
Associations and Charity Involvement
While active as a business owner and Paralegal Litigator, Sandy Hutchens earned status as Commissioner of Oaths, and was able to conduct swearing affidavits for Tenant's Rights Company Inc. Although no longer in the courtroom, Sandy Hutchens maintains a presence in the field with The Paralegal Association of Canada. Outside of the courtroom, Sandy Hutchens remains dedicated to several charities, including the Canadian Cancer Society, MS Society of Canada, the SPCA of Ontario, and the Terry Fox Foundation. Sandy Hutchens also advocates for sober living, and seeks to end drug and alcohol abuse by supporting the Renascent Foundation and participating in Ontario Walk-A-Thons.
For more than 25 years, paralegal Sandy Hutchens was synonymous with tenant’s rights and legal support as proprietor of the Toronto, Canada-based Tenant’s Rights Company, Inc. During this time, Sandy Hutchens participated in numerous legal cases concerning landlords and tenants, rental scams and fraud, and other types of issues brought before various small claims and traffic courts in and around Ontario. As the only paralegal allowed to represent clients in the Ontario Divisional Court and Court of Appeal, Sandy Hutchens helped to ensure justice and fair compensation for a wide variety of tenants across the nation.
In his role as founder and President of Tenant’s Rights Company, Inc., Sandy Hutchens dedicated his services to those most in need of legal representation. At Tenant’s Rights Company, Inc., Sandy Hutchens took part in more than 3,000 trials involving tenant and landlord disputes; brought thousands of cases before judges of traffic court and small claims court; and assisted the occupants of various women’s shelters with matters related to family law. In addition, Sandy Hutchens served as Commissioner of Oaths for the Province of Ontario during his long tenure as a Canadian paralegal.
Sandy Hutchens bolstered his career as a paralegal through an intensive course of training at the Canadian Paralegal Association. During this time, Sandy Hutchens performed as an outstanding candidate at the Canadian Paralegal Association, and additionally held membership in a number of campus-wide student groups, including the Crisis Counseling Club and the Chess Club. The top-ranked student at the Canadian Paralegal Association, Sandy Hutchens earned scores of 99 percent for each of his four final exams. Upon graduation, Sandy Hutchens both became a full-fledged member of the Canadian Paralegal Association and gained designation as a Paralegal Litigator (P.L.L.) from his alma mater. These credentials set Sandy Hutchens apart from other paralegals in his field, as he was the first in the country ever to receive the P.L.L. degree. As a result of his stellar performance at and subsequent affiliation with the Canadian Paralegal Association, Sandy Hutchens would serve as a model graduate of the program and set the gold standard for all future students of the school.
In his work as a paralegal, Sandy Hutchens maintained a broad focus on all matters related to tenant rights, women’s shelters, and much more. A highly esteemed Canadian paralegal, recognized for his presence in the courtroom and elsewhere, Sandy Hutchens provided essential services to individuals in need of multiple types of legal assistance. Among Canadian paralegals, Sandy Hutchens gained a solid reputation for his work, and accumulated a number of significant victories over the course of his tenure in the legal profession. As he practiced in Canada, paralegal Sandy Hutchens was considered an officer of the court, held the right to bring various cases before judges, and operated as a formal part of the Canadian legal system. Furthermore, Sandy Hutchens – like all licensed paralegals in Ontario – could independently represent individuals in summary conviction criminal court, provincial offenses court, administrative tribunals, and small claims court. Canadian paralegals cannot independently practice law in matters permitted only for attorneys.
When individuals came to Sandy Hutchens to help resolve issues stemming from landlord-tenant relationships, they would benefit from his years of expertise and commitment to work one-on-one with each client. As one case is always different from the next, Sandy Hutchens would analyze the finer points of each client’s situation, ensuring the best possible legal representation.
Though retired from his formal career as a paralegal, Sandy Hutchens will always hold a profound interest in all aspects of the law, the Canadian legal system, and the ongoing struggle for tenants’ rights, in particular. Today, Sandy Hutchens devotes his time, energy, and resources to a vast array of charitable and humanitarian efforts in North America and abroad, and has earned sweeping recognition for his continued service to the community. Throughout his life and career, Sandy Hutchens has long maintained a commitment to the preservation and humane treatment of domesticated and wild animals alike. A generous contributor to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Sandy Hutchens has helped the global organization combat the problems associated with fur trapping, farm feedlots, and other situations that can damage animals’ livelihoods. In addition, Sandy Hutchens supports the sheltering efforts and cruelty investigations of the Ontario SPCA; the educational and global advocacy work of the World Society for the Protection of Animals, originator of the Libearty campaign; and the World Wildlife Fund (also known as the World Wide Fund for Nature), which continues its mission to save plants and animals from extinction across the globe.
Sandy Hutchens also maintains involvement with programs and research to combat serious diseases. Through his support of the Terry Fox Foundation, Sandy Hutchens ensures the continued research into cancer prevention and cures through the Marathon of Hope and the Canadian Cancer Society. Concerned with multiple sclerosis as well, Sandy Hutchens has given to the MS Society of Canada, which funds research and treatments for those who suffer from the disease. For years, Sandy Hutchens has contributed to Renascent and various Ontario Walk-a-Thons, which provide medical and social assistance to individuals afflicted with alcoholism and drug addiction, helping them live independent, substance-free lives.
In his free time, Sandy Hutchens enjoys a variety of recreational activities. A longtime basketball enthusiast, Sandy Hutchens additionally loves hockey and soccer. During his quieter moments, Sandy Hutchens prefers to relax with a good book. At present, Sandy Hutchens lives and works in Canada. More information on Sandy Hutchens’ career and life history can be found at his official website: sandyhutchens.com.