Common Concerns:

Question: What are the most common landlord and tenant disputes in Ontario under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, and what should I do first?

Answer: In Ontario, common residential disputes often involve rent increases, maintenance responsibilities, disruptive or interfering behaviour, unlawful lockouts, and proper termination or eviction procedures, with both landlords and tenants needing to follow the process set out by Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17.  If you are a tenant or landlord dealing with one of these issues, start by documenting dates, messages, and repairs or notices, then review whether the other party followed the required steps before taking the dispute to the Landlord and Tenant Board.  Lippa Legal Services can help you understand your rights, prepare the right materials, and plan the next legal step through a paralegal-focused approach in Ontario; call (416) 241-4529 to discuss your situation.

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Common Residential Housing Disputes Involving Landlords and Tenants

A healthy relationship between landlords and tenants requires an understanding of key legal obligations and rights as established by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, Chapter 17, so as to avoid, or minimize conflict, arising from common dispute issues and concerns involving rent increases, maintenance responsibilities, disruptive behaviour, and the procedures for properly terminating occupancy.  Both landlords as well as tenants must be aware of the respective rights and duties to maintain a harmonious rental relationship.