All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
2,466Renting 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?
766What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
1,385Do I need tenant insurance?
1,737Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
2,080Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
12,148What should be in my rental agreement?
23,368How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
39,089What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
66,315How much rent can a landlord charge?
19,595Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
45,670What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,420Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
17,329Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
86,457Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
9,256What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
30,857Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
784I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
10,591Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
12,148Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
9,116I can’t pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
13,362How much rent can a landlord charge?
19,595Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
45,670What is included in my rent?
13,955How much can my rent go up?
59,431How often can my landlord raise my rent?
28,752How do I pay the rent?
48,953What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
159,352What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
127,096Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
29,795My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
13,495If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
8,266Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
24,239What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
13,316What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,420Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
2,080Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
20,520Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
73,800How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
31,218What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
77,462Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
61,679What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,420What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
9,779Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
109,563Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
11,044Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
24,239Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
43,935Privacy and harassment
My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
127,757Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
20,520Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
103,186Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
37,234Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
11,797What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
18,679Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
11,044Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
3,422What can I do if I experience discrimination?
34,316My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
127,757What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
66,315Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
3,816What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
33,234Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
17,329Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
86,457Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
9,256What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
30,857Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
2,977Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
109,563How can I get out of my rental agreement?
46,235How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
39,197I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
136,872How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
7,064How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
12,632What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
16,916My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
13,495If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
8,266What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
39,897Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
21,493Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
15,095Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
13,703Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the purchaser could move in. What can I do if they don’t move in?
371What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
859What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
7,399I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
10,591Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
12,148I can’t pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
13,362Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
109,563What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
127,096What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
159,352I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
27,441My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
13,495If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
8,266What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
26,985My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
7,417My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
13,573What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
13,382What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
67,327Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
186,829Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
120,824Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
589I can’t go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
687What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
7,399If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
57,511What are my options before my eviction hearing?
41,562Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
58,587What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
24,113What happens at an eviction hearing?
48,248What if I don’t go to my eviction hearing?
77,154The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
19,282What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
17,774What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
139,402What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
104,357Tenant 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?
371I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
589What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
859Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
109,563How can I get out of my rental agreement?
46,235Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
24,239My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
127,757What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
77,462What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
9,057Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
11,044Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
43,935What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
13,316What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
18,679Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
11,797What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
43,514I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
8,199I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
10,694I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
11,772I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
6,330Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
41,555Where can I get help with my landlord if I can’t afford a lawyer?
39,519How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
6,565How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
19,767How do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?
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