Housing Law
All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
4,943Renting 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?
1,796What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
3,034Do I need tenant insurance?
3,088Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,450Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,349What should be in my rental agreement?
24,558How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,582What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,225How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,929Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,581What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,844Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,559Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,602Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,517What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,456Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
2,319I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,048Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,349Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
11,256I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,829How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,929Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,581What is included in my rent?
15,073How much can my rent go up?
61,820How often can my landlord raise my rent?
30,248How do I pay the rent?
51,063What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,147What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
128,982Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
31,697My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,325If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,372Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,784What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,914What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,844Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
3,450Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,303Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
76,504How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
33,307What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,399Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
63,512What are the rules about air conditioners?
9,844What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
10,815Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,763Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,757Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,784Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,825Privacy and harassment
What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,153Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
22,303Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
105,569Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
38,883Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,454What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,534Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,757Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
4,945What can I do if I experience discrimination?
35,832What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,153What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,225Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
5,230What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
34,580Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,559Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,602Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,517What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
32,456Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
4,628Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,763How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,761How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
41,175I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
139,340How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
7,849How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
13,984What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
19,097My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,325If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,372What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
42,143Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
22,494Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
16,200Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
15,010Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the buyer could move in. What can I do if they do not move in?
1,615What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,426What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,887I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
12,048Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,349I cannot pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
14,829Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,763What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
128,982What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
162,147I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
29,698My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
16,325If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
10,372What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
28,962My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
8,408My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
14,868What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
14,675What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
69,821Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
189,802Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
123,675Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,784I cannot go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
1,740What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
8,887If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
59,147What are my options before my eviction hearing?
43,055Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
60,429What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
25,546What happens at an eviction hearing?
49,853What if I do not go to my eviction hearing?
79,124The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
21,106What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
19,378What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
141,579What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
106,642Tenant 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?
1,615I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
1,784What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
2,426Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
111,763How can I get out of my rental agreement?
49,761Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
25,784What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
130,153What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
80,399What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
10,076Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
12,757Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
45,825What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
14,914What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
20,534Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
13,454What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
45,020I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
9,225I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
12,053I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
13,219I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
7,294Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
43,372Where can I get help with my landlord if I cannot afford a lawyer?
41,218How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
7,858How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
21,709How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
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