Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
4,725Renting 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?
1,694What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
2,891Do I need tenant insurance?
2,947Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,312Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,180What should be in my rental agreement?
24,444How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,436What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,046How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,791Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,387What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,671Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,444Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,448Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,393What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,329Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
2,179I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
11,916Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,180Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
11,088I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,678How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,791Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,387What is included in my rent?
14,973How much can my rent go up?
61,549How often can my landlord raise my rent?
30,106How do I pay the rent?
50,901What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
161,934What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
128,815Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
31,529My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,069If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,182Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,653What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,771What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,671Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,312Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,159Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
76,259How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
33,170What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,139Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
63,371What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,671What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
10,726Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,579Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,605Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,653Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,649Privacy and harassment
What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
129,949Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,159Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
105,380Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
38,767Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,308What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,374Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,605Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
4,809What can I do if I experience discrimination?
35,646What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
129,949What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,046Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
5,125What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,464Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,444Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,448Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,393What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,329Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
4,485Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,579How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,505How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
41,016I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
139,151How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
7,758How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
13,851What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
18,900My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,069If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,182What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
41,946Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,408Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
16,098Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
14,896Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,499What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,308What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,746I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
11,916Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,180I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,678Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,579What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
128,815What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
161,934I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
29,515My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,069If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,182What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
28,769My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,272My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
14,745What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
14,544What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
69,623Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
189,523Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
123,419Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,667I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
1,653What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,746If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
59,016What are my options before my eviction hearing?
42,945Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,286What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,424What happens at an eviction hearing?
49,716What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
78,988The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
20,959What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
19,229What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
141,370What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
106,477Tenant 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?
1,499I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,667What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,308Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,579How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,505Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,653What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
129,949What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,139What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
9,976Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,605Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,649What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,771What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,374Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,308What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
44,869I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,131I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
11,926I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
13,076I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,206Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
43,190Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
41,041How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
7,742How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
21,532How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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