Stuck in a 1 year lease
Background
Three of us signed a residential tenancy agreement (Ontario Standard Form of Lease) with our landlord. There's actually a bit of a story behind the lease itself — the landlord originally drafted a lease starting April 1, 2026 which I signed, but couldn't deliver the unit on time. He then created a second one, reflecting the corrected start date of April 15, 2026 which I did not signed, with rent due on the 15th of each month.
Issues I have experienced
When we moved in on April 15, our bedroom had no window. This is a clear violation of Ontario's property standards — habitable rooms are required to have a window. i had to contact the City which issued an official property standards order against the landlord. The window issue was eventually fixed roughly 3 weeks after move-in, meaning we lived in a non-compliant unit for that entire period.
Sometimes when try to contact him he just straight ignores me
**2. Washer/dryer dispute**
Our lease includes on-site laundry as an amenity (checked "Yes" in Section 6 of the standard lease). After signing, the landlord denied that this agreement exists. This is a direct contradiction of the signed lease.
- Stairs not repaired — outstanding city order
The City property standards order identified multiple issues. While the window was eventually fixed, the stairs remain unrepaired and are a safety concern. The landlord has not fully complied with the city order to this day.
Current situation
i want to leave the tenancy early. Ideally I would like to leave by May 31 or July so they have time to find someone, 2026 but my housemate wants to stay the lease runs till April 2027
I want to end my lease but he doesn't want to. He wants to find someone I tried but the room is small 100 by 95 inches and I am paying 635 a month plus utilities what you I do?