All questions by topic

What are my rights if I live with roommates?

I am on the waitlist for rent‑geared‑to‑income housing. What happens if I say no to the home that I’m offered?

What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?

Do I need tenant insurance?

Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?

Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?

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?

How much rent can a landlord charge?

Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?

What are the rules about air conditioners?

Can a landlord reject me because I have children?

Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?

Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?

What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?

Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?

I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?

Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?

Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?

I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?

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?

How much can my rent go up?

How often can my landlord raise my rent?

How do I pay the rent?

What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?

What can my landlord do if I owe rent?

Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?

My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?

If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?

Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?

What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?

What are the rules about air conditioners?

Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?

Can I change my lock or add a new lock?

Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?

How much heat does my landlord have to provide?

What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?

Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?

What are the rules about air conditioners?

What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?

Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?

Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?

Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?

Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?

Can my landlord install a security camera on the rental property? New

Can I install a security camera in my rental unit? New

What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?

Can I change my lock or add a new lock?

Can my landlord stop me from having guests?

Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?

Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?

What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?

Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?

I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?

What can I do if I experience discrimination?

What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?

What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?

Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?

What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?

Can a landlord reject me because I have children?

Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?

Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?

What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?

I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?

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?

I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?

How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?

How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?

What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?

My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?

If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?

What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?

Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?

Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?

Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?

My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?

What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?

What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?

I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?

Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?

I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?

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 do not pay my rent on time?

I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?

My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?

If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?

What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?

My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?

My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?

What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?

What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?

Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?

Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?

I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?

I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?

What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?

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?

What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?

What happens at an eviction hearing?

What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?

The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?

What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?

What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?

What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?

My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?

I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?

What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?

Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?

How can I get out of my rental agreement?

Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?

What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?

What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?

What problems can I apply to the LTB about?

Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?

Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?

What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?

What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?

Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?

What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?

I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?

I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?

I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?

I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?

How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?

Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?

How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?

How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?

How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?