Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
5,468Renting a new place to live
I am on the waitlist for rent‑geared‑to‑income housing. What happens if I say no to the home that I’m offered?
2,134What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
3,424Do I need tenant insurance?
3,452Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,819Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,854What should be in my rental agreement?
24,899How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,940What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,667How much rent can a landlord charge?
21,256Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
48,137What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,575Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,869Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
89,039Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,840What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,825Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
2,721I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,395Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,854Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
11,690I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?Updated September 25
15,188How much rent can a landlord charge?
21,256Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
48,137What is included in my rent?
15,339How much can my rent go up?
62,370How often can my landlord raise my rent?
30,575How do I pay the rent?
51,440What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?Updated September 22
162,803What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,442Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
32,104My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,910If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,823Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,111What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
15,257What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,575Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,819Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,702Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
77,104How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
33,666What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
81,005Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
63,921What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,575What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
11,074Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,336Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?Updated September 22
13,148Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,111Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
46,254Privacy and harassment
Can my landlord install a security camera on the rental property?
385Can I install a security camera in my rental unit?
349What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,680Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,702Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
106,076Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
39,263Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,829What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,895Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?Updated September 22
13,148Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
5,311What can I do if I experience discrimination?
36,237What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,680What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,667Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
5,516What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,879Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,869Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
89,039Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,840What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,825Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
5,014Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,336How can I get out of my rental agreement?
50,468How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
41,645I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
139,839How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
8,123How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
14,343What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
19,670My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,910If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,823What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
42,603Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,761Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
16,518Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
15,340Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,968What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,777What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
9,285I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,395Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,854I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?Updated September 25
15,188Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,336What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,442What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?Updated September 22
162,803I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
30,139My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,910If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,823What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
29,385My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,694My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
15,170What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
15,032What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
70,390Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
190,413Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
124,267Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
2,452I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
2,025What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
9,285If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
59,520What are my options before my eviction hearing?Updated September 22
43,425Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,850What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,901What happens at an eviction hearing?
50,189What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
79,477The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
21,500What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?Updated September 22
19,836What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
142,209What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
107,104Tenant applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,968I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
2,452What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,777Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,336How can I get out of my rental agreement?
50,468Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,111What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,680What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
81,005What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
10,429Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?Updated September 22
13,148Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
46,254What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
15,257What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,895Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,829What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
45,369I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,523I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
12,405I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
13,552I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,535Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
43,805Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
41,635How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
8,225How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
22,158How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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