The Government of Ontario has just released this week a new standardized lease that is now required for residential tenancies starting April 30, 2018. On the Ministry of Housing’s website, the purpose of the standard lease is to use plain language to help: landlords and
Most Landlords that I have had the pleasure of serving have been completely unaware that rents can be raised every year without the approval of the Landlord & Tenant Board. The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 gives this power to landlords through section 116. This provision
In the firstB of a series of posts on this topic, I will address some of the things that I see regularly in the Landlord and Tenant Board. B These are just simple things that, if done, you are well on your way to manage
The Ontario Small Claims Court: How to Do It Right
Is your Small Claims Court matter starting to spiral out of control? Do you know what you are getting yourself into? "The Ontario Small Claims Court: How to Do It Right" will help you answer those questions and many more. Chapters include:
