Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
5,067Renting 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?
1,856What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
3,100Do I need tenant insurance?
3,154Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,515Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,434What should be in my rental agreement?
24,622How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,641What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,303How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,993Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,679What are the rules about air conditioners?Updated June 25
9,956Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,612Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,670Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,581What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,525Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
2,392I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,106Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,434Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
11,352I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,889How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,993Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,679What is included in my rent?
15,116How much can my rent go up?
61,927How often can my landlord raise my rent?
30,312How do I pay the rent?
51,135What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,275What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,065Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
31,781My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,434If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,449Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,838What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,982What are the rules about air conditioners?Updated June 25
9,956Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,515Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,376Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
76,636How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
33,361What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,531Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
63,587What are the rules about air conditioners?Updated June 25
9,956What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
10,858Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,854Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,820Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,838Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,903Privacy and harassment
What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,240Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,376Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
105,665Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
38,979Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,528What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,599Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,820Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
5,013What can I do if I experience discrimination?
35,898What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,240What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,303Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
5,279What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,633Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,612Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,670Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,581What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,525Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
4,687Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,854How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,886How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
41,247I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
139,428How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
7,895How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
14,047What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
19,204My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,434If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,449What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
42,222Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,555Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
16,263Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
15,074Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,674What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,484What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,968I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,106Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,434I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,889Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,854What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,065What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,275I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
29,778My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,434If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,449What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
29,036My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,460My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
14,927What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
14,742What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
69,914Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
189,898Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
123,805Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,852I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
1,791What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,968If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
59,208What are my options before my eviction hearing?
43,112Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,520What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,607What happens at an eviction hearing?
49,916What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
79,216The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
21,171What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
19,458What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
141,672What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
106,725Tenant 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?
1,674I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,852What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,484Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,854How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,886Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,838What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,240What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,531What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
10,120Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,820Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,903What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,982What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,599Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,528What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
45,096I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,276I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
12,103I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
13,273I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,337Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
43,442Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
41,287How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
7,916How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
21,786How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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