Commercial Landlords and Tenants

Commercial Leases
Information of a general nature from Legal Line.

CLEO - Landlord and Tenant
Information from Community Legal Education Ontario - CLEO - about Ontario residential tenant and landlord issues.

Eviction Procedures
Information of a general nature from Legal Line.

Fire Safety for Apartments in Houses 
The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall outlines for homeowners and tenants the fire safety regulations that govern apartments in houses.

Forms, Applications and Notices
For use under The Residential Tenancies Act (Tenant Protection Act). (Ontario)

Housing Help
Information from Ottawa's Housing Help on tenant rights and responsibilities.

Landlord and Tenant Board (Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal)
On January 31, 2007 The Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal was changed to the Landlord and Tenant Board. The website of the "court" that resolves disputes between residential landlords and tenants and provides information about The Residential Tenancies Act  (Tenant Protection Act) of Ontario.

Landlord and Tenant - Ontario - Shields
Information about residential landlord and tenants in Ontario, courtesy of Simon Shields.

Landlord's Self-Help Centre - Ontario 
The Landlord's Self-Help Centre provides information for Ontario's residential landlords and tenants.

Life Lease - Introduction
An introduction to life lease rental housing.

Life Lease - Life Lease Associates
Information from Life Lease Associates of Canada on life leases.

Life Lease - Manitoba
Information from the Manitoba Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs on life lease rental housing.

Pets - Ontario 
Information from the Landlord and Tenant Board (Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal) about pets / animals in residential rental accommodation.

Rental Guide - CMHC
"Your Guide to Renting a Home," published by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - CMHC, provides renters and landlords with an overview of their rights and responsibilities, as well as other helpful information.

Residential Leases
Information of a general nature from Legal Line.

Roommate Information and Agreement 
If you are going to share accommodation with a roommate, here is some information and a sample roommate agreement that you might find helpful.

Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) (Tenant Protection Act) - Complete Statute
The Residential Tenancies Act replaces the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) effective January 31, 2007. A complete actual copy of the Ontario Statute that governs residential landlords and tenants in the Province of Ontario.

Complete List of Topics
To assist parties in understanding the Residential Tenancies Act  (Tenant Protection Act).

Care Homes
Including retirement residences, homes for special care, group homes.

Conversions, Demolitions
Conversions, demolitions and renovation of rental units.

Ending a Tenancy - General Information
Information for both the tenant and the landlord on how to end a tenancy.

Filing an Application
How to file an Application under the The Residential Tenancies Act  (Tenant Protection Act).

Hearing
Information on what to do if you need to go to the Tribunal.

Maintenance and Repairs
Information on the landlord's responsibility and that of the tenant.

Mediation
How it is used in landlord and tenant disputes.

Mobile Home Parks
Explains the status of those persons living in mobile home parks.

Non-Payment of Rent
How the landlord can evict a tenant for overdue or late rent payments.

Offences
Explains what some of the offences are under the The Residential Tenancies Act (Tenant Protection Act).

Privacy
Explains the tenant's right to privacy and when the landlord can interfere.

Reasons for Terminating a Tenancy By a Landlord
Describes how and when a landlord may properly terminate a tenancy.

Rent Increase Guidelines
Explains how much the rent can increase in certain years

Rent Reductions
Explains when rents are automatically reduced.

Rent Rules
Some of the rules that apply to the payment of rent 

The Residential Tenancies Act (Tenant Protection Act) - Overview
An overview of the Act that applies to residential units in Ontario.

Termination of Tenancy
When it can be done by either party, and on how much notice.

Termination of Tenancy By a Tenant
A chart which describes how and when a tenant can properly terminate a tenancy.

Links Landlord/Tenant Index Top

Interpretation Guidelines from the Landlord and Tenant Board (Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal)

Complete List of Topics
To assist parties in understanding The Residential Tenancies Act (Tenant Protection Act).

Abandonment of Rental Unit
Assists landlord to determine if the unit has been abandoned.

Breach of Maintenance Obligations
Deals with responsibility of landlord to maintain units.

Eviction for Failure to Pay Rent
Deals with evictions based on tenant's failure to pay rent.

Eviction for Illegal Act
Deals with evictions based on tenant committing illegal act.

Eviction for Personal Use 
Deals with evictions when the Landlord or a member of the Landlord's family or a Purchaser or a member of the Purchaser's family requires the premises for personal use.

Eviction - Possible Relief
Indicates when tenant's eviction may be delayed or refused.