All questions by topic
COVID-19
Can I be evicted during COVID-19?
32,448Can I cancel my lease because of the pandemic?
19,461Are LTB hearings going ahead in the COVID-19 pandemic?
8,462Can my landlord raise my rent during the COVID-19 pandemic?
77,264I can’t pay my rent because of COVID-19. Will this affect my credit?
9,610Can my landlord refuse to do repairs because of COVID-19?
8,247Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
5,031Do I have to give my landlord information about my health?
4,359Can my landlord ban visitors because of COVID-19?
12,992Is my landlord responsible for enforcing physical distancing?
5,459Should my building be getting more cleaning because of COVID-19?
6,423Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
8,028I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
7,272What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
4,277How are time limits in landlord and tenant law affected by COVID-19?
4,067Can my landlord show my place during the pandemic?
83,032Renting a new place to live
What should be in my rental agreement?
20,286How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
35,798What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
62,389How much rent can a landlord charge?
16,333Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
41,077What are the rules about air conditioners?
5,194Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
14,324Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
80,779Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
7,187What can I do about discrimination by a landlord?
27,861Paying rent
How much rent can a landlord charge?
16,333Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
41,077What is included in my rent?
11,355How much can my rent go up?
53,015How often can my landlord raise my rent?
25,181How do I pay the rent?
44,564What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
153,386What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
122,530Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
24,863My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
6,389If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
3,097Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
20,377What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
9,352What are the rules about air conditioners?
5,194Repairs and maintenance
Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
16,702Who is responsible for repairs and maintenance?
66,118How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
26,777What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?
69,912Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
56,157What are the rules about air conditioners?
5,194What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
7,462Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
102,664What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
7,122Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
20,377Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
39,080Privacy and harassment
My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
121,680Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
16,702Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
95,303Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
32,902What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
8,224What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
14,567What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
7,122Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
477What does it mean to experience discrimination?
31,072My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
121,680I think I’m being discriminated against. Is that legal?
8,997What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
62,389Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
884What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
30,558Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
14,324Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
80,779Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
7,187What can I do about discrimination by a landlord?
27,861Moving out
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
102,664How can I get out of my rental agreement?
39,145How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
35,539I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
132,310How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
5,624How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
10,236What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
13,230My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
6,389If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
3,097What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
34,318Should I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my lease?
19,437Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
12,887Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
10,414Eviction
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
102,664What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
122,530What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
153,386I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
23,474My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
6,389If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
3,097What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
23,097My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
5,594My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
11,008What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
10,889What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
62,399Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
178,006Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
113,213Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
53,774What are my options before my eviction hearing?
37,843Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
53,997What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
20,708What happens at an eviction hearing?
44,793What if I don’t go to my eviction hearing?
73,347The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
15,810What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
14,185What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
134,837What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
99,012Tenant applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
102,664How can I get out of my rental agreement?
39,145Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
20,377My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
121,680What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?
69,912What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
6,901What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
7,122Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
39,080What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
9,352What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
14,567What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
8,224What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
41,105I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
6,069I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
8,161I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
8,920I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
4,367Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
37,531Where can I get help with my landlord if I can’t afford a lawyer?
35,544How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
4,315How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
16,444How do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?
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