All questions by topic
Renting a new place to live
What should be in my rental agreement?
19,827How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
35,895What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
61,081How much rent can a landlord charge?
15,696Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
40,118What are the rules about air conditioners?
3,811Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
13,777Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
78,822Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
6,937What can I do about discrimination by a landlord?
27,330Paying rent
How much rent can a landlord charge?
15,696Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
40,118What is included in my rent?
10,990How much can my rent go up?
51,200How often can my landlord raise my rent?
24,706How do I pay the rent?
43,704What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
152,236What can happen if I’m behind in my rent?
14,094What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
121,380Can I agree to a rent increase above the guideline?
23,798My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
4,834If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
2,114Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,738What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
8,681What are the rules about air conditioners?
3,811Repairs and maintenance
Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
16,210Who is responsible for repairs and maintenance?
63,444How much heat does my landlord have to provide?
26,210What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?
68,105Can my landlord cut off my electricity or other utilities?
55,420What are the rules about air conditioners?
3,811What if I or my guests damage the place I am renting?
7,180Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
99,834What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,504Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,738Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
37,904Privacy and harassment
My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
120,158Can I change my lock or add a new lock?
16,210Can my landlord stop me from having guests?
93,544Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?
32,061What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
7,755What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
13,919What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,504Human rights in housing
What does it mean to experience discrimination?
30,936My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
120,158I think I’m being discriminated against. Is that legal?
8,757What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
61,081Can a landlord ask me to stop smoking medical marijuana?
631What are my rights as a tenant if I have a disability?
30,256Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
13,777Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
78,822Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
6,937What can I do about discrimination by a landlord?
27,330Moving out
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
99,834How can I get out of my rental agreement?
36,578How do I give notice to end my fixed-term lease?
35,027I rent month-to-month. How should I give notice to move out?
131,091How do I give notice to end my weekly or daily rental?
5,642How do I give notice to move out of a retirement home or care home?
9,937What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
13,182My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
4,834If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
2,114What can happen if I move without giving proper notice?
33,703Should I try to get evicted if I want to get out of my lease?
19,085Can I come back for some of my things after moving day?
12,591Can my landlord keep my deposit because of damage?
9,997Eviction
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
99,834What can happen if I’m behind in my rent?
14,094What can my landlord do if I owe rent?
121,380What can happen if I don’t pay my rent on time?
152,236I got a Form L1 and Notice of Hearing – what should I do?
23,397My lease is ending. Do I have to renew it or move out?
4,834If my place is sold, will I have to move or pay more rent?
2,114What if my landlord wants to evict me for causing damage?
22,502My landlord wants to evict me for serious damage. What should I do?
5,455My landlord wants to evict me for illegal acts. What should I do?
10,619What if my landlord wants to evict me for doing something unsafe?
10,519What if my landlord wants to evict me for disturbing others?
61,248Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
174,853Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
108,488Eviction process at the Landlord and Tenant Board
If my landlord gives me an eviction notice, do I have to move?
53,050What are my options before my eviction hearing?
37,309Can I stop the eviction by paying what I owe?
53,485What should I do to prepare for an eviction hearing?
20,243What happens at an eviction hearing?
44,371What if I don’t go to my eviction hearing?
72,828The LTB had a hearing and made an eviction order. What can I do?
15,268What if my landlord got an eviction order without a hearing?
14,161What happens if there’s an eviction order and I don’t move?
134,080What happens to my stuff if I’m evicted?
98,229Tenant applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board
Can my landlord make me move out for repairs or renovations?
99,834How can I get out of my rental agreement?
36,578Can I withhold rent to get my landlord to do something?
19,738My landlord is harassing me. What can I do?
120,158What if my place has cockroaches, mice, or other pests?
68,105What problems can I apply to the LTB about?
6,596What can I do if my landlord cuts off a vital service?
6,504Can I take my landlord to the LTB if they won’t fix something?
37,904What if I already paid an illegal charge or rent increase?
8,681What can I do if my landlord locks me out illegally?
13,919What if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?
7,755What if my landlord won’t let me get my stuff after I was evicted?
40,665I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. Can we settle without a hearing?
5,903I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I prepare for my hearing?
7,883I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I present my case?
8,610I’m taking my landlord to the LTB. How do I change the hearing date?
4,311Getting legal help in Housing Law
How do I find a lawyer or paralegal to help me with my landlord?
37,843Where can I get help with my landlord if I can’t afford a lawyer?
33,963How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
4,088How do I complain about my lawyer’s bill?
16,008How do I complain about a lawyer or paralegal?
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