Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
5,569Renting 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?
2,210What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
3,508Do I need tenant insurance?
3,523Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,899Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,956What should be in my rental agreement?
24,969How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
41,008What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,752How much rent can a landlord charge?
21,328Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
48,239What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,667Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,929Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
89,128Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,903What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,894Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
2,806I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,475Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,956Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
11,824I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
15,262How much rent can a landlord charge?
21,328Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
48,239What is included in my rent?
15,393How much can my rent go up?
62,452How often can my landlord raise my rent?
30,653How do I pay the rent?
51,535What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,926What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,557Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
32,193My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
17,013If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,919Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,205What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
15,334What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,667Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,899Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,773Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
77,237How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
33,755What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
81,115Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
64,008What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,667What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
11,115Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,447Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
13,228Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,205Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
46,342Privacy and harassment
Can my landlord install a security camera on the rental property?
480Can I install a security camera in my rental unit?
486What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,797Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,773Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
106,192Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
39,352Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,895What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,955Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
13,228Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
5,391What can I do if I experience discrimination?
36,321What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,797What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,752Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
5,580What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,945Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,929Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
89,128Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,903What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,894Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
5,090Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,447How can I get out of my rental agreement?
50,570How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
41,716I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
139,931How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
8,178How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
14,416What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
19,798My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
17,013If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,919What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
42,696Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,817Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
16,589Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
15,398Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
2,043What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,850What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
9,360I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,475Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,956I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
15,262Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,447What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,557What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,926I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
30,216My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
17,013If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,919What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
29,504My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,765My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
15,232What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
15,101What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
70,484Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
190,526Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
124,375Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
2,532I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
2,088What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
9,360If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
59,622What are my options before my eviction hearing?
43,506Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,923What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,982What happens at an eviction hearing?
50,262What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
79,545The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
21,573What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
19,934What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
142,333What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
107,193Tenant 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?
2,043I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
2,532What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,850Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,447How can I get out of my rental agreement?
50,570Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
26,205What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,797What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
81,115What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
10,485Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
13,228Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
46,342What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
15,334What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,955Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,895What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
45,448I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,580I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
12,474I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
13,622I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,588Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
43,901Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
41,715How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
8,299How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
22,265How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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