Common Concerns:

Question: What are the most common residential landlord-tenant disputes in Ontario and how can legal help resolve them?

Answer: In Ontario, common landlord-tenant disputes include rent increases, maintenance and repair obligations, interference with reasonable enjoyment, unpaid utilities, key deposits, eviction notices and termination procedures, and unlawful lockouts under Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, Chapter 17, often handled through Landlord and Tenant Board applications.   Legacy Legal Services provides Legal Professionals services in Ontario by reviewing your lease and evidence, advising on rights and duties, preparing or responding to LTB applications, and helping negotiate settlements or remedies that comply with LTB rules and timelines.

Common Residential Housing Disputes Involving Landlords and Tenants

A healthy relationship between landlords and tenants requires an understanding of key legal obligations and rights as established by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, Chapter 17, so as to avoid, or minimize conflict, arising from common dispute issues and concerns involving rent increases, maintenance responsibilities, disruptive behaviour, and the procedures for properly terminating occupancy.  Both landlords as well as tenants must be aware of the respective rights and duties to maintain a harmonious rental relationship.