Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
5,255Renting 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?
1,989What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
3,250Do I need tenant insurance?
3,287Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,675Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,652What should be in my rental agreement?
24,758How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,792What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,485How much rent can a landlord charge?
21,116Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,918What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,351Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,740Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,857Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,713What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,676Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
2,556I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,244Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,652Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
11,539I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
15,030How much rent can a landlord charge?
21,116Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,918What is included in my rent?
15,226How much can my rent go up?
62,157How often can my landlord raise my rent?
30,433How do I pay the rent?
51,288What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,509What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,241Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
31,955My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,681If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,650Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,964What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
15,125What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,351Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,675Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,538Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
76,849How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
33,489What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,767Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
63,749What are the rules about air conditioners?
10,351What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
10,963Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,065Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,967Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,964Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
46,078Privacy and harassment
Can my landlord install a security camera on the rental property?
186Can I install a security camera in my rental unit?
178What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,468Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,538Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
105,882Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
39,118Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,693What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,757Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,967Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
5,166What can I do if I experience discrimination?
36,065What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,468What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,485Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
5,400What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,757Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,740Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,857Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,713What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,676Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
4,857Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,065How can I get out of my rental agreement?
50,153How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
41,410I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
139,640How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
8,009How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
14,198What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
19,448My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,681If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,650What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
42,422Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,668Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
16,393Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
15,216Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,821What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,634What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
9,124I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,244Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,652I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
15,030Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,065What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
129,241What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,509I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
29,958My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,681If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,650What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
29,207My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,574My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
15,044What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
14,876What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
70,140Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
190,173Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
124,023Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
2,004I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
1,905What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
9,124If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
59,363What are my options before my eviction hearing?
43,258Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,686What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,746What happens at an eviction hearing?
50,044What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
79,344The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
21,319What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
19,591What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
141,948What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
106,920Tenant 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?
1,821I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
2,004What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,634Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
112,065How can I get out of my rental agreement?
50,153Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,964What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,468What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,767What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
10,308Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,967Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
46,078What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
15,125What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,757Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,693What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
45,232I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,408I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
12,254I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
13,413I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,430Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
43,609Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
41,459How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
8,073How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
21,964How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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