Some people are under the impression that a landlord needs a tenant’s permission to enter the rental unit, or that the tenant has the right to refuse entry to the landlord. Both ideas are incorrect. While a landlord is not allowed to interfere with a tenant’s reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit (pursuant to[…]

  Landlords and Tenants in Ontario are required to abide by the Residential Tenancies Act (the “RTA”). The RTA sets out all of the rules and regulations that landlords (and tenants) of residential properties must follow. If either a landlord or tenant violates the RTA’s rules and/or regulations, the violation may be considered illegal and[…]

The conduct of Real estate agents and brokers in Ontario is governed by the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2022 (REBBA). REBBA sets out specific obligations that real estate agents and brokers have to their clients. These obligations include: Loyalty – acting in the best interests of their clients:  Real estate agents and brokers actually[…]

    TIPS FOR LANDLORDS   The Landlord should check CanLII (it is free) to see if potential tenants had any past appearances before the LTB. Do credit checks and get a Guarantor, if possible. Get and check references including employment; contact information of previous landlords. Contact previous landlords and try to get a copy[…]

In situations where a landlord is trying to evict a tenant for unpaid rent (or for other reasons), quite often, the Landlord and Tenant Board will give tenants another chance. The Landlord and Tenant Board may issue an order stating that as long as the tenant complies with the terms of the order, the tenant[…]