
LTB Whisperer
An Ontario housing law blog
A Guide to Privacy for Ontario Landlords and Tenants
Privacy is a continually evolving legal issue and perennial hot topic in our increasingly technology-dominated world. In this guide, we’ll provide a broad overview of tenants’ privacy rights under applicable federal and Ontario law, and cover privacy-related best practices for landlords.
How to Fight a Rent Increase in Ontario
When can landlords increase rent, by how much, and what can tenants do to fight an illegal rent increase?
How to Fight a Renoviction in Ontario
In recent years, “renovictions” have spiked in Ontario, and their proliferation is another factor contributing to the province’s ongoing housing crisis. So what should you do if your landlord tells you they want to renovate the property and you need to move out? Here’s what you need to know.
What’s in Canada’s New Housing Plan?
Canada’s federal government released a comprehensive plan to tackle our national housing crisis, entitled Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan. It outlines numerous beneficial policies that would increase both housing supply and affordability.