Residential leases can feel like a maze for both landlords and tenants. In Ontario the [standard form] is designed to simplify the process

Filing an N12 notice can feel overwhelming for landlords. While it's a common tool for managing rental properties, it is often misunderstood

Security deposits can create confusion for both tenants and landlords in Ontario...it's crucial to understand what can and can't be collect

Every year, the Ontario government issues a "rent increase guideline" to cap the amount a Landlord can raise the rent for that year.

Most of the discussion around applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board revolve around the content of the application, but today we are going to talk about how you deliver documents, and the LTB form "certificate of service."

Lawyers and Paralegals across Ontario get lots of questions about rent increases, here is what we wish every Landlord and Tenant knew.

The Residential Tenancies Act, at s. 20(1) says "A landlord is responsible for providing and maintaining a residential complex, including the rental units in it, in a good state of repair and fit for habitation and for complying with health, safety, housing and maintenance standards." Should the Landlord fail in this duty, the Tenant is entitled to bring a Landlord and Tenant Board Form T6. This form allows the tenant to ask for a rent abatement as compensation for the faile