Common Concerns

When a landlord or tenant files an Application with the Landlord Tenant Board, particulars, being the specific details of allegations, are required. 

The duty and responsibility for the maintenance of residential complex is statutorily mandated upon the landlord; and accordingly, the duty to treat a bed bug...

Landlords in Ontario must follow Human Rights Code and specific regulations when screening tenants, including checks on financial capacity but not income...

A brief summary to outline the urban myth false belief that a tenant cannot be evicted during the wintertime including explanation regarding undue hardship. 

Under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, a one-year limitation period applies for tenants to start legal proceedings. These limits start at the event's...

Typical within a Residential Tenancy Agreement is a 'guarantor' clause whereas a person, commonly the parent or parents of a young tenant, agree to guarantee...

When people are living within a residential complex conflict may arise due to differences in lifestyles, habits, beliefs, and general conduct.  Sanctions may...

If a matter is brought in the wrong venue, the matter may be 'kicked out'; and getting kicked out of the wrong venue when past the date in which the matter...

With changes to occupier liability law that now imposes a duty to inform the landlord of a Notice of Slip & Fall incident, what may happen if the tenant fails...

When a landlord or a tenant engages in conduct that causes harm to the other, the harmed party is required to take reasonable steps to minimize the harm in...

Where a landlord and tenant engage in mutually harassing conduct without either taking a higher road, abatement compensation may be negated. 

The article explains the legal differences between a tenant and an occupant, detailing their relevant rights and duties, including contractual obligations and...

It is somewhat common that a lease will contain a 'no pets' clause; however, any such provision within a lease agreement is void despite the agreement...

Whether a rented premise is legally classified as residential or commercial can have a significant affect upon the parties to a lease arrangement. 

When a landlord and a tenant enter into a lease with a proposed occupancy or move-in date, the landlord takes on an absolute duty to provide a rental unit on...

A landlord may require a tenant to obtain and provide proof of liability insurance as long as such a mandate is contained within a valid lease. 

Persons living in an accommodation arrangement involving the sharing of a kitchen or bathroom with the landlord are exempt from protections under the...

The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, excludes short-term rentals like hotels, motels, and seasonal trailer parks from its protections, falling outside the...

With only a few very rare exceptions, the terms within a residential lease are unable to overwrite the rights or duties prescribed within the Residential...

Disputes between a landlord and tenant when a toilet overflows or a sewage backup occurs are often heightened by misuse allegations. 

A tenant that challenges the eviction process within an 'own use' by purchaser situation is entitled to full disclosure of the sales transaction details. 

Feeling slighted by rent arrears due to failure of payment or perceived misconduct by a tenant, a landlord may wish to lockout a tenant; however, doing so...

False information provided to a landlord by a prospective tenant may result in criminal charges.  Additionally, if friends of the prospective tenant assist,...

While it would seem that where rent is defined within a lease agreement as a specified dollar amount plus utilities, the issue of unpaid utilities should come...

After lease terms are set, either by writing or by conduct, a party to the lease, either landlord or tenant, are forbidden from unilaterally changing the...