All questions by topic
Shared housing
What are my rights if I live with roommates?
1,842Renting 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?
606What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
1,105Do I need tenant insurance?
1,466Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
1,823Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
11,725What should be in my rental agreement?
23,134How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
38,830What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
65,959How much rent can a landlord charge?
19,311Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
45,356What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,199Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
17,081Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
85,975Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
9,077What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
30,558Paying rent
Can my landlord increase the rent because of higher taxes?
473I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
10,300Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
11,725Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
8,733I can’t pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
13,070How much rent can a landlord charge?
19,311Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
45,356What is included in my rent?
13,732How much can my rent go up?
58,914How often can my landlord raise my rent?
28,453How do I pay the rent?
48,562What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
158,849What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
126,773Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
29,312My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
12,918If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
7,826Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
23,868What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
12,992What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,199Repairs and maintenance
Can I hang decorations or paint the walls in my rental unit?
1,823Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
20,120Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
73,165How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
30,580What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
76,826Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
61,332What are the rules about air conditioners?
8,199What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
9,590Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
109,068Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
10,739Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
23,868Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
43,534Privacy and harassment
My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
127,137Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
20,120Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
102,691Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
36,847Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
11,410What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
18,335Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
10,739Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
3,128What can I do if I experience discrimination?
34,025My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
127,137What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
65,959Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
3,605What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
32,981Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
17,081Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
85,975Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
9,077What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
30,558Moving out
I gave notice to end my tenancy. What happens if I want to stay?
2,607Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
109,068How can I get out of my rental agreement?
45,534How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
38,801I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
136,392How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
6,931How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
12,411What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
16,489My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
12,918If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
7,826What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
39,445Can I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my rental agreement?
21,320Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
14,923Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
13,471Eviction
My landlord evicted me so the purchaser could move in. What can I do if they don’t move in?New
123What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
547What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
7,129I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
10,300Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
11,725I can’t pay my rent. Will this affect my credit?
13,070Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
109,068What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
126,773What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
158,849I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
27,036My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
12,918If my rental place is sold, can my new landlord make me move or charge more rent?
7,826What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
26,604My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
7,250My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
13,335What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
13,153What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
66,780Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
186,131Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
120,202Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
387I can’t go to my eviction hearing. Can I change the hearing date?
502What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
7,129If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
57,188What are my options before my eviction hearing?
41,227Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
58,157What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
23,793What happens at an eviction hearing?
47,919What if I don’t go to my eviction hearing?
76,765The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
18,947What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
17,458What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
138,989What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
103,901Tenant 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?New
123I want to make changes to my tribunal hearing. What can I do?
387What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
547Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
109,068How can I get out of my rental agreement?
45,534Can I stop paying rent to get my landlord to do something?
23,868My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
127,137What if my place has cockroaches, bedbugs, or other pests?
76,826What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
8,838Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord cuts off my electricity or other services?
10,739Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
43,534What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
12,992What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
18,335Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
11,410What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
43,247I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
8,021I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
10,450I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
11,510I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
6,137Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
41,182Where can I get help with my landlord if I can’t afford a lawyer?
39,179How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
6,358How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
19,410How do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?
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