Housing Law

COVID-19

• Can I be evicted during COVID-19?
• Can I cancel my lease because of the pandemic?
• Are LTB hearings going ahead in the COVID-19 pandemic?

Renting a new place to live

• What should be in my rental agreement?
• How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
• What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?

Paying rent

• How much rent can a landlord charge?
• Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
• What is included in my rent?

Repairs and maintenance

• Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
• Who is responsible for repairs and maintenance?
• How much heat does my landlord have to provide?

Privacy and harassment

• My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
• Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
• Can my landlord stop me from having guests?

Human rights in housing

• I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
• What does it mean to experience discrimination?
• My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?

Moving out

• Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
• How can I get out of my rental agreement?
• How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?

Eviction

• Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
• What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
• What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?

Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board

• If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
• What are my options before my eviction hearing?
• Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?

Tenant applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board

• Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
• How can I get out of my rental agreement?
• Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?

Getting legal help in Housing Law

• How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
• Where can I get help with my landlord if I can’t afford a lawyer?
• How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?