The Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act Causes More Problems Than Fixes at the Landlord and Tenant Board
Bill 227, Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024 was introduced on November 20, 2024.…
Why Words Matter: The Provincial Government Can No Longer Afford to Ignore That Intimate Partner Violence is an Epidemic
On November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Ontario…
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…
Advocates Working to Reduce Energy Poverty Welcome Eligibility Expansion of Ontario Electricity Support Program
March 1, 2024 Toronto – The Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN) welcomes Ontario’s announcement that it is increasing…