Landlord-Tenant Issues
Know Your Rights as a Landlord in Ontario
Real estate has long held a reputation as being a prime investment vehicle, with rental properties serving as a key subsidiary within the investment class. But when people contemplate purchasing real estate as a rental property, they often hear horror stories involving renters who fail to pay the rent, refuse to be evicted, cause extensive damages, or otherwise create assorted problems for their landlords.
What Landlords Need to Know about the New Marijuana Laws
As of October 17, 2018, the possession, sale and consumption of marijuana was legalized in Canada. In most provinces, it is legal to grow up to four plants per residence and smoke marijuana at home. But what are the implications for landlords? Hydroponics is an expensive business. Who will foot the bill?
What to Know About Terminating a Residential Tenancy Due to Demolition, Conversion, Substantial Repair & Renovation
For various reasons, landlords may decide to demolish, convert, repair, or renovate their property. In these cases, landlords will require vacant possession before beginning construction, and this may necessitate terminating residency for current tenants. It is crucial to follow the law where termination of residency...
Landlord-Tenant Case Outcomes: Can I Appeal a Decision?
The Landlord and Tenant Board make rulings about landlord-tenant disputes concerning issues such as eviction, property damage, rent payments, pets, and more. If you believe a recent landlord-tenant dispute you were involved in ended with an incorrect decision, you have options available to you. Specifically, you...
I’ve Been Wrongfully Evicted by My Landlord. What Can I Do?
As a tenant in Toronto, you have certain rights that your landlord cannot overstep. These are outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). One of the key rights given to tenants in the RTA is that you have a right to stay on your rented premises...
When Is It Time to Go to the Landlord and Tenant Board?
Renting a property isn't always as easy as it should be. Even though you've done your best to keep things civil and professional, your landlord is making your life difficult, and you feel like you're running out of options. Here's how appealing to the Landlord...
Rental Fairness Act: What is it?
Understanding the new Rental Fairness Act, (“RFA”) is imperative to knowing your rights as a landlord and as a renter in Ontario. The RFA is a new initiative that is included in the Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan, which was released in April 2017 to stimulate...
Tips on Attending Landlord and Tenant Board Hearing
The OLTB, better known as the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board is a court operated by the Ontario government that provides resolution to disputes between tenants (renters), Landlords or Co-Ops. Both, Landlords or tenant are able to file an application to the Board. If this is...
Tenant Appeals – How Many Is Too Many?
Many landlords in the Toronto area, especially those that have multiple buildings, are familiar with problem tenants that file appeal after appeal. Of course, there are tenants that file appeals with legitimate concerns. It is very important that these tenants be treated with respect, and...
