Tag: landlord and tenant board

ON THE RADAR: Recent Changes to Ontario’s Rules for “No-Fault” Evictions

December 7, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) On September 1, 2021, the government made major changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. CLEO talked about some of these changes in September’s On the Radar. This month, CLEO looks at two new rules that relate to what are called “no-fault” evictions, for … More ON THE RADAR: Recent Changes to Ontario’s Rules for “No-Fault” Evictions

ON THE RADAR: Changes to Special COVID-19 Rules about Rent Increases end December 31

November 9, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Many tenants will see their rent go up in 2022 for the first time since 2020. This is because, in most cases, the government of Ontario didn’t allow any rent increases in 2021. For tenants not covered by the rent increase rules … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to Special COVID-19 Rules about Rent Increases end December 31

Greater powers for the Landlord and Tenant Board could have major effect on tenants

September 16, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Tenants in Ontario are facing new rules that may seriously affect their rights and responsibilities. These changes to the Residential Tenancies Act became law on September 1. This month’s On the Radar looks at 2 of the more significant new rules. Landlords … More Greater powers for the Landlord and Tenant Board could have major effect on tenants

Air Conditioners: A Hot Topic for Tenants and Landlords

July 7, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) As summer heats up, it’s a good time for tenants to pull out their leases and review the rules about air conditioners. This month’s On the Radar looks at the different ways air conditioning can be handled in a lease. What a … More Air Conditioners: A Hot Topic for Tenants and Landlords

Changes to Tenant’s Rights Continue During the Pandemic

April 1, 2021

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The fast pace of change to housing laws and processes at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) continues into 2021. This month’s On the Radar looks at 3 noteworthy changes: the end of the second eviction freeze a different video conferencing tool … More Changes to Tenant’s Rights Continue During the Pandemic

No More Rent Control for New Apartments

January 7, 2019

Re-posted from ON THE  RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The provincial government is allowing landlords of new apartments to raise the rent by any amount. This month’s On the Radar explains which units are affected by this change, and what it means for tenants. Rent control basics Most rented homes in … More No More Rent Control for New Apartments