Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
4,389Renting 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?
1,553What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
2,713Do I need tenant insurance?
2,793Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,153Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
13,919What should be in my rental agreement?
24,288How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,215What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
67,828How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,620Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,117What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,499Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,295Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,201Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,231What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,109Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
1,989I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
11,728Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
13,919Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
10,856I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,475How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,620Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,117What is included in my rent?
14,832How much can my rent go up?
61,242How often can my landlord raise my rent?
29,943How do I pay the rent?
50,690What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
161,639What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
128,600Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
31,326My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
15,711If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
9,961Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,501What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,575What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,499Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,153Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
21,987Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
75,985How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
32,987What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
79,764Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
63,174What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,499What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
10,594Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,244Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,424Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,501Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,377Privacy and harassment
What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
129,653Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
21,987Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
105,092Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
38,572Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,149What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,174Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,424Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
4,628What can I do if I experience discrimination?
35,452What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
129,653What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
67,828Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
4,982What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,292Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,295Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,201Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,231What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,109Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
4,303Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,244How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,114How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
40,800I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
138,910How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
7,652How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
13,686What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
18,618My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
15,711If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
9,961What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
41,649Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,275Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
15,963Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
14,735Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,359What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,124What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,566I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
11,728Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
13,919I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,475Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,244What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
128,600What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
161,639I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
29,299My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
15,711If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
9,961What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
28,591My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,146My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
14,593What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
14,375What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
69,325Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
189,150Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
123,004Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,519I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
1,533What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,566If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
58,851What are my options before my eviction hearing?
42,776Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,087What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,247What happens at an eviction hearing?
49,551What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
78,812The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
20,762What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
19,033What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
141,099What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
106,249Tenant 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?
1,359I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,519What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,124Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,244How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,114Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,501What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
129,653What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
79,764What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
9,861Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,424Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,377What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,575What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,174Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,149What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
44,707I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,012I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
11,749I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
12,910I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,090Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
42,944Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
40,833How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
7,579How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
21,308How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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