your practice is restricted to Small Claims Court litigation and Highway Traffic Act matters. The property manager for a corporate residential landlord for whom you have done some collections work wants to retain you to defend the landlord in a Provincial Offences Act prosecution. The landlord has been charged with several offences contrary to the residential tenancies legislation, including harassment and interference with the tenants$$ enjoyment of the premises. The landlord$$s first court appearance is scheduled for two weeks$$ time. At that time, a trial date will be set. From your Highway Traffic Act work, you know that the earliest available trial dates are six or seven months away. Residential tenancies law is an area into which you are eager to expand. you would also like to accept the retainer because the matter is complex and you look forward to the challenge. you have already checked out some continuing professional development opportunities online, for which you will be charged. If the landlord is convicted, the maximum allowable fine is $$100,000.$ Should you accept the retainer?