Know Your Issues
Understand common tenant rights violations and how to fight them. Ontario tenants are protected—learn what the law says.
Illegal Eviction
Lockouts, bad faith N12s, intimidation, and evictions without proper LTB process. Know your protection under RTA s.39.
Maintenance Neglect
Repairs never made, mold, pests, broken utilities. Landlords must maintain under RTA s.20 regardless of what you signed.
Illegal Rent Increases
Above-guideline hikes, less than 90 days notice, no N1 form. Challenge increases exceeding the annual allowance.
Privacy Violations
Surprise entries, no 24-hour notice, evening inspections, cameras in bedrooms. Your right to privacy is protected.
Housing Discrimination
Denied housing, evicted due to race, disability, family status, or other protected grounds. File with HRTO.
Landlord Harassment
Threats, intimidation, cutting utilities, interference with enjoyment. RTA s.23 makes harassment illegal.
Deposit Violations
Illegal damage deposits, missing interest, deposits kept unfairly. Only last month's rent allowed under RTA s.105.
Constructive Eviction
Conditions so bad you're forced to leave: no heat, no repairs, utility shutoffs, severe pest infestations.