Ontario Landlord Resource Hub
Whether you’re dealing with a non-paying tenant, planning to sell your property, or navigating an LTB application for the first time, you’ll find plain-language guides here written specifically for Ontario landlords. Browse by topic, watch the embedded videos, and book a free call when you’re ready to get help.
Damage Deposits in Ontario: Why They Are Illegal and What You Can Collect
One of the most common misunderstandings among Ontario landlords — especially those new to the province or new to renting — is about damage deposits. Damage deposits are illegal in [...]
First-Time Landlord Checklist: What to Do Before and After the Lease is Signed
Becoming a landlord in Ontario for the first time is exciting — and more regulated than most people expect. The decisions you make in the first few weeks of a [...]
Portable Air Conditioners in Rental Units: Can Your Tenant Install One?
As Ontario summers get hotter, more tenants want to install portable air conditioners in their rental units. Landlords who try to prohibit this may be surprised to find out that [...]
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Ontario Landlords
Spring is the right time to inspect your rental property, address issues that developed over winter, and document the current condition of the unit. A proactive maintenance approach not only [...]
Landlord Fines in Ontario: What Can Get You in Trouble with the LTB
Landlords in Ontario are not just claimants at the LTB — they can also be respondents, facing applications filed by tenants and orders for fines, rent abatements, and compensation. Knowing [...]
Small Claims Court for Landlords: When to Use It Instead of the LTB
The LTB handles most landlord-tenant disputes in Ontario — but it is not the only option. In some situations, Small Claims Court is the better venue for recovering money from [...]
Wage Garnishment After an LTB Order: How Ontario Landlords Can Collect
Winning an LTB order for unpaid rent or compensation is step one. Collecting the money is a different process entirely. Many landlords who receive orders never see the payment. Wage [...]
Rent Control Exempt Units: What Landlords Need to Know
One of the most significant changes to Ontario's landlord-tenant framework in recent years is the rent control exemption for units first occupied on or after November 15, 2018. If your [...]
Annual Rent Increases: How to Do It Right and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Many Ontario landlords raise rent every year without fully understanding the process — and some make errors that either void the increase or expose them to a tenant claim. Getting [...]
Rent Increases in Ontario: What Landlords Can and Cannot Do
Rent increases in Ontario are among the most regulated aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship. The rules around when you can raise rent, by how much, and how to give proper [...]
How to Show a Tenanted Property Without Violating the Tenant’s Rights
Selling a tenanted property in Ontario requires balancing your legitimate need to show the unit with your tenant's legal right to quiet enjoyment. Getting this wrong can result in a [...]
Roommates and Subletting in Ontario: What Landlords Need to Know
Tenants who take in roommates or sublet their unit without permission create situations that many landlords are unsure how to handle. What are the tenant's rights? What are yours? The [...]
