Glossary

In Housing Law

A Notice of Termination is a form that a landlord or tenant uses when either wants to end their tenancy agreement. Termination date is the last day of a tenancy, according to a notice that a tenant or landlord gives to the other, or according to an agreement between them.

In Housing Law

A termination date is the last day of a tenancy, according to a notice that a tenant or landlord gives to the other, or according to an agreement between them.

In Housing Law, Human Rights

An agency that makes decisions about applying a set of laws to disputes between people. It is like a court but less formal. The Landlord and Tenant Board is an example of a tribunal. Another example is the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

In Employment and Work, Housing Law, Human Rights, Tribunals and Courts

There are times when Ontario’s Human Rights Code does not require accommodation. But there must be proof that it will cause undue hardship. For example, it would be undue hardship if the only option would:

• cost too much
• cause a serious risk to the health or safety of others

In Housing Law

A weekly tenancy is a rental agreement that does not have a fixed term and where the tenant pays rent each week. It automatically renews every week unless the landlord or the tenant takes legal steps to end it.