All questions by topic
COVID-19
Can I be evicted during COVID-19?Updated Apr 30
30,130Can I cancel my lease because of the pandemic?
18,723Are LTB hearings going ahead in the COVID-19 pandemic?
7,577Can my landlord raise my rent during the COVID-19 pandemic?
73,299I can’t pay my rent because of COVID-19. Will this affect my credit?
8,710Can my landlord refuse to do repairs because of COVID-19?
7,662Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
4,086Do I have to give my landlord information about my health?
3,831Can my landlord ban visitors because of COVID-19?
12,182Is my landlord responsible for enforcing physical distancing?
4,846Should my building be getting more cleaning because of COVID-19?
5,803Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
7,191I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
6,573What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
3,662How are time limits in landlord and tenant law affected by COVID-19?
3,342Can my landlord show my place during the pandemic?
80,473Renting a new place to live
What should be in my rental agreement?
19,495How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
34,653What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
60,866How much rent can a landlord charge?Updated Apr 30
15,468Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
39,858What are the rules about air conditioners?
3,630Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
13,588Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
78,593Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
6,752What can I do about discrimination by a landlord?
27,019Paying rent
How much rent can a landlord charge?Updated Apr 30
15,468Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
39,858What is included in my rent?
10,730How much can my rent go up?
50,906How often can my landlord raise my rent?
24,478How do I pay the rent?
43,562What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
151,958What can happen if I’m behind in my rent?
13,865What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
121,055Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
23,585My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
4,666If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
1,945Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,503What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
8,483What are the rules about air conditioners?
3,630Repairs and maintenance
Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
16,011Who is responsible for repairs and maintenance?
63,153How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
25,925What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?
67,905Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
55,204What are the rules about air conditioners?
3,630What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
7,034Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
99,567What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,297Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,503Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
37,746Privacy and harassment
My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
119,882Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
16,011Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
93,379Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
31,833What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
7,623What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
13,744What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,297Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
91What does it mean to experience discrimination?
30,133My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
119,882I think I’m being discriminated against. Is that legal?
8,412What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
60,866Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
215What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
30,021Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
13,588Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
78,593Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
6,752What can I do about discrimination by a landlord?
27,019Moving out
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
99,567How can I get out of my rental agreement?
36,248How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
34,670I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
130,800How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
5,246How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
9,702What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
12,447My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
4,666If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
1,945What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
33,458Should I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my lease?
18,918Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
12,345Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
9,801Eviction
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
99,567What can happen if I’m behind in my rent?
13,865What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
121,055What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
151,958I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
22,670My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
4,666If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
1,945What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
22,297My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
5,220My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
10,453What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
10,323What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
61,068Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
174,250Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
108,342Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
52,761What are my options before my eviction hearing?
36,962Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
53,161What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
19,937What happens at an eviction hearing?
43,935What if I don’t go to my eviction hearing?
72,611The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
15,050What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
13,319What happens if there’s an eviction order and I don’t move?
133,817What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
98,015Tenant applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
99,567How can I get out of my rental agreement?
36,248Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,503My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
119,882What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?
67,905What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
6,387What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,297Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
37,746What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
8,483What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
13,744What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
7,623What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
40,513I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
5,636I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
7,613I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
8,343I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
4,011Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
36,498Where can I get help with my landlord if I can’t afford a lawyer?
33,739How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
3,762How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
15,716How do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?
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