r/OntarioRenting

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So I’m in a situation with my rental where I have left. I gave landlord and property mangers notice that I will not be living there (handed in my keys sent them pictures and videos of how we left the unit) but will keep paying rent so that the other tenant can still live there. I gave up my keys and everything. Before I left I paid for wifi till the end of the lease and like I said I’m still paying rent till it’s done but I wanna give up hydro. The other tenant and I are not in good terms what would be the best way to cancel hydro could I get hydro to send a notice to the complex? As well the other tenant hit the dettached garage at our rental and they’re trying to put it though my tenants insurance because they did not have any. Is that allowed? Any thoughts or comments on either issues would be much appreciated

Some tenants only discover a unit is illegal after moving in, when issues with zoning, fire code, or safety come to light. Supporters argue landlords should prove compliance before a unit is even listed to prevent unsafe housing from entering the market.

Others warn that bylaws vary widely by city and that requiring proof upfront could slow listings, reduce supply, and overwhelm municipalities. The debate is whether prevention at the listing stage is better than enforcement after complaints arise.

Hi everyone, I’m trying to move out of a house I’m renting with three other tenants. The lease we signed was not for four separate rooms but for the house as a whole, so all four of us are on the same lease. Our original lease was 12 months fixed term and has now transitioned to a month by month system. I realize in retrospect that I should’ve never signed this lease, so please don’t comment on this.

I am obligated to find a replacement tenant to sign onto a new lease as the other three dont want to move. If i can’t, I’m aware that I’d have to pay double rent at my old place and my new place. Finding a new tenant would be fine except my prior roommates have impossible standards I need to meet. It must be someone they know and are comfortable with, so no strangers, someone whos willing to live at the location (which is not ideal as its quite far from our school), and someone whos able to afford the new rent (which is very high). Ive found two people, neither of whom the other 3 are comfortable with, and they wont allow me to post my room listing on any sites that could attract strangers.

I want to move because I am extremely uncomfortable in the old situation. Me and the otehr three have had large fights resulting in me walking on eggshells around them and being apprehensive of any further interaction. But at this rate it seems like I’m being pidgeonholed into staying. I’ve also found a 3 bedroom apartment for the 3 of them to move to as well as offered to help them move, but they don’t want to move either.

My parents are threatening to take them to court which I don’t want as our program is small and taking them to court might be social suicide for me.

What should I do?

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Good morning. I had posted a bit ago about the trouble I was having finding a place to rent and was figuring I would end up in an air bnb(i dont recall deleting the original post but apparently I did.) I had the not good credit score bc high utilization, no missed payments but was also catching grief bc I am only 1 income? Anyways, I got rid of the original realtor I had as he was becoming a bit weird and possessive and nothing was working out(was like 30-0 applying to places.) Within 48 hrs of getting a new realtor, I obtained a home. Not just a home but a beautiful one with lovely owners that were super kind and saw past what I was on paper. It's super tough out there and I understand bc I was seriously stressing out. I had an eye twitch for weeks that would not let up. I am so thankful and Blessed that everything worked out in time and I hope everyone trying to move ends up with good outcomes as well. Thanks to those that commented their kind words and assistance on the original post!

I have just rented for a fixed term lease which is coming to an end soon. We have been asked to sign a new fixed term lease. If we were to sign a new fixed term lease - is the landlord able to increase the rent during the fixed term despite a contract being signed for x amount? We are not rent controlled as the property was built after Nov 2018.

If I were to sign a new contract - would I be protected from an increase? And technically if it’s a ‘new contract’ would the 12 month rule still apply?

Landlord keeps sending emails asking for answer for rent increase. (You can see my history for an earlier post on issue with landlord and realtor). Responded by saying that if we choose to leave we will let him know with proper 60 day notice as per RTA. He keeps emailing back asking for an answer. His last email was that he doesn’t want to involve RTA and emails. We have only ever had an email and text message exchange with the landlord. In the email he finally acknowledged that it is a month to month rental period now, whereas before he was trying to say our lease was ending and we have to vacate in less than 60 days. (We’ve been doing pretty good with asserting our rights).

Is this harassment/coercion or just annoying on his part? Not sure whether to ignore.

I live in a non rent controlled building. Landlord and realtor were attempting to have me sign a new lease with added utilities or they would sell. In negotiations, we stated our budget, and they did not get back to us. We were waiting for N2 so we could decide from there whether we would like to stay. Instead they listed unit for rent and said we needed to be out by June 30 as we dont agree to new lease. We disagreed. After repeated emails of us asking for proper notice, them asking us to make the unit available for viewings and then finally them asking us to sign an N11, which we explicitly said we are not obligated to sign, they finally gave us an N2.

The main thing right now: the N2 was given on May 8th, and says effective date is August 8th. This is 91 day notice. But, our rent is always due on 1st of the month. We replied saying that the effective date should be September, but Landlord replied saying no, and if we would like to stay we will need to pay pro-rated for that month, and if we would like to leave we would need to pay prorated into August as well.

For ending tenancy there are clear rules it must be per the tenancy agreement, and 60 day notice must be per rental period (rounds up to the next month). But there is no clear rule for this from landlord rent increase notice, I can’t find any hearings on this, and LTB hotline said they are unsure, that the guideline only states that rent increase must be given 90 days in advance of effective date, not when effective date can be given.

TLDR: Which is correct? That new rent increase starts on N2 effective date, or that effective date must fall into the regular rental date?

basically what the title says. i live in a apartment w 2 other people and we share a kitchen. i received an email from him stating that “It has come to our attention that an additional occupant is currently residing in your room on an ongoing basis.”
She has her own place and is only here a few times a week. Should i be worried about this?

For additional context my roommates are assholes(don’t clean up after themselves, fridge is a nightmare, stealing, roaming around the house butt ass naked at 12 in the afternoon) so i can’t even trust them to not rat me out. i’m tied down here bc of my agreement which expires soon, and it has been a nightmare living w these people but it was fine before this happened.

This was the rest of the email “As per the attached rooming agreement which you signed on [Date] August, 2025, occupancy is limited to one person unless prior written consent is obtained from the landlord. No such consent has been requested or granted. This situation constitutes a breach of the agreement.
You are required to remedy this violation immediately by ensuring that no unauthorized occupant resides in the premises. Please confirm in writing by Friday, May 15th that this has been corrected. If the situation is not corrected within this timeframe, we can proceed with further action which can include termination or re-negotiation of the agreement.
Please treat this matter as urgent. I encourage you to respond promptly to discuss and resolve this issue.”

What could i do in this case. Ideally i would move out but i can’t bc of the agreement i signed previously.

I noticed the landlord 40 days before I will leave. The landlord pushed me to stay one more month, because i didn't notice her for 60 days and didn't want to give back to me my cheques.

So i just cancelled my cheques. Today, i received a n4 form, saying that i own here money and need to leave before May 23. I don't think that she can do it, because she holds my last month which is May. When i move in, i gave to her first month and last month and lived in building like 1,5 years. Want to move because the new tenant was dirty, still staff, never cleaned after himself( 4 tenant 1 bathroom)

What will you guys be doing in that situation? Is it legal to kick me out?

Thanks everyone for the future answers

Alex

With how the Ontario market is right now, I’m wondering how people are thinking about renting vs buying.

1. Are you planning to keep renting for flexibility?
2. Trying to save for a down payment?
3. Or have you decided buying doesn’t make sense at current prices/rates?

What factors are influencing your decision the most right now?