Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
5,379Renting 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?
2,066What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
3,344Do I need tenant insurance?
3,382Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,759Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,758What should be in my rental agreement?
24,836How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,868What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,581How much rent can a landlord charge?
21,200Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
48,031What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,485Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,808Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,958Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,785What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,762Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
2,641I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,328Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,758Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
11,621I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?Updated September 25
15,107How much rent can a landlord charge?
21,200Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
48,031What is included in my rent?
15,292How much can my rent go up?
62,265How often can my landlord raise my rent?
30,510How do I pay the rent?
51,373What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,630What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,361Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
32,035My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,796If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,742Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,042What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
15,195What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,485Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,759Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,625Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
76,987How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
33,573What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,898Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
63,839What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,485What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
11,020Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?Updated September 14
112,187Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
13,062Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,042Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
46,179Privacy and harassment
Can my landlord install a security camera on the rental property?
298Can I install a security camera in my rental unit?
279What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,583Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,625Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
105,993Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
39,203Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,774What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,838Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
13,062Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
5,244What can I do if I experience discrimination?
36,155What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,583What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,581Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
5,458What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,817Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,808Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,958Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,785What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,762Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
4,943Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?Updated September 14
112,187How can I get out of my rental agreement?
50,357How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
41,570I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
139,744How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
8,073How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
14,277What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
19,559My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,796If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,742What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
42,525Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,721Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
16,458Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
15,286Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,893What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,716What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
9,212I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,328Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,758I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?Updated September 25
15,107Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?Updated September 14
112,187What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,361What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,630I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
30,054My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,796If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,742What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
29,303My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,640My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
15,111What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
14,957What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
70,278Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?Updated September 11
190,286Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
124,155Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
2,077I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
1,971What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
9,212If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
59,448What are my options before my eviction hearing?
43,335Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,776What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,831What happens at an eviction hearing?
50,122What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
79,417The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
21,410What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
19,665What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
142,089What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
107,017Tenant 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?
1,893I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
2,077What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,716Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?Updated September 14
112,187How can I get out of my rental agreement?
50,357Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,042What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,583What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,898What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
10,377Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
13,062Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
46,179What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
15,195What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,838Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,774What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
45,301I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,473I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
12,332I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
13,488I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,486Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
43,715Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
41,549How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
8,150How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
22,062How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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