Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
4,833Renting 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?
1,743What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
2,947Do I need tenant insurance?
3,012Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,378Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,246What should be in my rental agreement?
24,497How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,507What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,128How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,873Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,477What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,743Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,499Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,516Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,450What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,392Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
2,234I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
11,973Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,246Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
11,162I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,744How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,873Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,477What is included in my rent?
15,026How much can my rent go up?
61,678How often can my landlord raise my rent?
30,172How do I pay the rent?
50,967What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,036What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
128,887Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
31,606My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,188If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,288Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,708What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,836What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,743Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,378Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,228Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
76,353How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
33,238What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,251Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
63,435What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,743What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
10,769Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,662Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,672Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,708Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,729Privacy and harassment
What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,042Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,228Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
105,468Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
38,816Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,375What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,443Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,672Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
4,873What can I do if I experience discrimination?
35,745What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,042What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,128Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
5,169What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,517Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,499Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,516Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,450What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,392Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
4,555Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,662How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,617How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
41,087I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
139,235How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
7,797How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
13,911What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
18,996My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,188If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,288What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
42,043Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,451Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
16,142Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
14,951Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,555What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,363What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,812I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
11,973Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,246I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,744Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,662What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
128,887What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,036I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
29,592My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,188If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,288What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
28,850My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,337My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
14,805What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
14,608What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
69,716Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
189,638Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
123,550Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,727I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
1,693What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,812If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
59,078What are my options before my eviction hearing?
42,990Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,348What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,484What happens at an eviction hearing?
49,776What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
79,044The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
21,022What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
19,296What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
141,464What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
106,553Tenant 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?
1,555I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,727What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,363Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,662How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,617Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,708What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,042What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,251What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
10,025Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,672Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,729What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,836What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,443Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,375What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
44,938I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,174I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
11,986I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
13,141I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,248Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
43,274Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
41,120How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
7,796How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
21,615How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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