All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
3,118Renting 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?
979What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
1,781Do I need tenant insurance?
2,064Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
2,413Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
12,620What should be in my rental agreement?
23,662How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
39,426What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
66,770How much rent can a landlord charge?
19,917Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
46,114What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,839Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
17,600Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
87,047Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
9,558What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
31,234Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
1,124I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
10,943Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
12,620Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
9,580I can’t pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
13,681How much rent can a landlord charge?
19,917Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
46,114What is included in my rent?
14,224How much can my rent go up?
60,022How often can my landlord raise my rent?
29,090How do I pay the rent?
49,430What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
160,303What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
127,526Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
30,306My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
14,177If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
8,829Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
24,628What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
13,708What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,839Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
2,413Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
20,951Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
74,536How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
31,688What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
78,152Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
62,092What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,839What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
10,017Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
110,147Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
11,452Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
24,628Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
44,360Privacy and harassment
What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
128,433Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
20,951Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
103,826Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
37,689Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
12,223What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
19,122Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
11,452Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
3,792What can I do if I experience discrimination?
34,672What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
128,433What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
66,770Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
4,134What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
33,557Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
17,600Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
87,047Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
9,558What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
31,234Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
3,438Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
110,147How can I get out of my rental agreement?
47,155How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
39,670I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
137,537How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
7,235How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
12,920What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
17,427My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
14,177If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
8,829What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
40,479Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
21,719Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
15,311Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
14,014Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the purchaser could move in. What can I do if they don’t move in?
671What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
1,260What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
7,739I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
10,943Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
12,620I can’t pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
13,681Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
110,147What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
127,526What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
160,303I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
27,946My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
14,177If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
8,829What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
27,509My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
7,608My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
13,842What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
13,657What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
67,897Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
187,711Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
121,609Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
861I can’t go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
950What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
7,739If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
57,934What are my options before my eviction hearing?
41,946Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
59,054What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
24,456What happens at an eviction hearing?
48,633What if I don’t go to my eviction hearing?
77,569The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
19,682What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
18,143What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
139,934What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
104,920Tenant applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board
My landlord evicted me so the purchaser could move in. What can I do if they don’t move in?
671I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
861What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
1,260Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
110,147How can I get out of my rental agreement?
47,155Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
24,628What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
128,433What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
78,152What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
9,297Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
11,452Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
44,360What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
13,708What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
19,122Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
12,223What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
43,857I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
8,459I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
11,002I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
12,090I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
6,555Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
42,012Where can I get help with my landlord if I can’t afford a lawyer?
39,922How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
6,835How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
20,196How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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