Fairness Should Not Be Sacrificed for Speed at the Landlord and Tenant Board
The Landlord and Tenant Board is broken. Tenants and landlords languish for months, sometimes years,…
Pets and property: understanding the rules around pets for Ontario renters
Many renters in Ontario have beloved furry friends as part of their family. Yet, rental…
6 common questions Ontario renters ask about having guests over
Do you have to tell your landlord if you’re inviting a friend over? We will go over the common questions renters in Ontario have about their rights and responsibilities when it comes to having guests over.
5 warning signs your landlord might try to renovict you
A “renoviction” refers to a process by which a landlord evicts a sitting tenant under…
We’re at a crossroads when it comes to housing in Canada. Will our leaders choose to protect wealth or fix the crisis?
Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprising admission that “Housing needs to retain…
Your landlord wants you to sign a Form N11 “Agreement to end a tenancy.” Should you?
What is a Form N11 and should a renter sign one? The most important thing for a renter to know is they do not have to sign a Form N11 if they do not want to end their tenancy and leave their home, no matter what their landlord says. Signing an N11 is supposed to be a voluntary decision.
Unanimous Supreme Court of Canada decision a justice win for renters
Toronto, ON – March 18th, 2024 – The Supreme Court of Canada (“Court”) released their…
To All Municipal Councils in Ontario
Community Legal Clinics provide poverty law services for vulnerable and marginalized people throughout Ontario. One…
Recommendations for Municipalities Focus: Extreme Heat and Rental Housing
September 21, 2022 This report recommends and provides draft language for a maximum heat municipal…
A new poll shows the majority of Ontario renters are having to choose between food and paying their rents. When it comes to housing affordability, this province is on fire.
Decades of austerity driven policy are forcing renters to continuously try to make do with less. Enough is enough.