All questions by topic
COVID-19
Can I be evicted during COVID-19?
31,609Can I cancel my lease because of the pandemic?
19,055Are LTB hearings going ahead in the COVID-19 pandemic?Updated July 8
8,039Can my landlord raise my rent during the COVID-19 pandemic?
75,088I can’t pay my rent because of COVID-19. Will this affect my credit?
9,109Can my landlord refuse to do repairs because of COVID-19?
7,955Can my landlord make me pay rent by pre-authorized charges?
4,497Do I have to give my landlord information about my health?
4,099Can my landlord ban visitors because of COVID-19?
12,577Is my landlord responsible for enforcing physical distancing?
5,154Should my building be getting more cleaning because of COVID-19?
6,111Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
7,585I owe rent. Should I sign a payment agreement?
6,921What if my landlord says they can evict me without an LTB order?
3,977How are time limits in landlord and tenant law affected by COVID-19?
3,689Can my landlord show my place during the pandemic?
81,868Renting a new place to live
What should be in my rental agreement?
19,824How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
35,157What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
61,405How much rent can a landlord charge?
15,868Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
40,395What are the rules about air conditioners?
4,625Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
13,936Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
79,751Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
6,956What can I do about discrimination by a landlord?
27,429Paying rent
How much rent can a landlord charge?
15,868Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
40,395What is included in my rent?
11,008How much can my rent go up?
51,704How often can my landlord raise my rent?
24,810How do I pay the rent?
44,033What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
152,488What can happen if I’m behind in my rent?
14,146What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
121,837Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
24,124My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
5,395If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
2,433Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,895What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
8,807What are the rules about air conditioners?
4,625Repairs and maintenance
Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
16,305Who is responsible for repairs and maintenance?
64,598How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
26,232What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?
68,803Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
55,658What are the rules about air conditioners?
4,625What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
7,246Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
101,036What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,656Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,895Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
38,352Privacy and harassment
My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
120,770Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
16,305Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
94,224Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
32,293What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
7,919What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
14,112What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,656Human rights in housing
I have mobility issues. Does my landlord have to make adjustments to the rental unit for me?
230What does it mean to experience discrimination?
30,519My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
120,770I think I’m being discriminated against. Is that legal?
8,702What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
61,405Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
513What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
30,253Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
13,936Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
79,751Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
6,956What can I do about discrimination by a landlord?
27,429Moving out
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
101,036How can I get out of my rental agreement?
37,552How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
35,060I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
131,460How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
5,398How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
9,965What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
12,757My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
5,395If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
2,433What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
33,794Should I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my lease?
19,172Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
12,623Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
10,085Eviction
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
101,036What can happen if I’m behind in my rent?
14,146What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
121,837What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
152,488I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
23,026My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
5,395If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
2,433What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
22,666My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
5,381My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
10,716What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
10,570What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
61,685Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
176,206Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
110,767Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
53,212What are my options before my eviction hearing?
37,346Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
53,530What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
20,277What happens at an eviction hearing?
44,350What if I don’t go to my eviction hearing?
72,931The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
15,393What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
13,731What happens if there is an eviction order and I do not move?
134,267What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
98,467Tenant applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
101,036How can I get out of my rental agreement?
37,552Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,895My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
120,770What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?
68,803What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
6,630What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,656Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
38,352What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
8,807What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
14,112What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
7,919What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
40,825I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
5,826I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
7,860I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
8,622I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
4,177Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
36,942Where can I get help with my landlord if I can’t afford a lawyer?
34,512How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
4,017How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
16,054How do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?
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