Ontario Tenant Questions, Answered

Straight, plain-English answers to the questions Ontario renters ask most — no jargon, no fluff. Tap any question for the short answer, then follow through to the full guide.

Rent

How much can my landlord raise my rent in Ontario?Can my landlord raise my rent more than once a year in Ontario?Can my landlord say no pets in Ontario?Does my landlord have to give me a rent receipt in Ontario?Can my landlord charge a late fee for rent in Ontario?What is the Ontario rent increase guideline for 2027?Why can my landlord raise my rent by any amount in Ontario?How much can my landlord raise my rent in BC?Is there rent control in Alberta?How much notice does my landlord need to raise rent in Alberta?Can I refuse a rent increase in Quebec?How much can my landlord raise my rent in Manitoba?How much can my landlord raise my rent in Nova Scotia?Is there rent control in Saskatchewan?

Eviction

Can my landlord evict me without a reason in Ontario?What happens if I can't pay my rent in Ontario?How long does an eviction take in Ontario?Can my landlord evict me without a reason in BC?Can my landlord evict me without a reason in Alberta?Can my landlord take back my apartment in Quebec?Can my landlord evict me without a reason in Manitoba?

Deposits

Can my landlord charge a damage deposit in Ontario?Can my landlord keep my deposit for cleaning in Ontario?Can my landlord keep my last month's rent deposit in Ontario?How much deposit can a landlord charge in BC?When does my landlord have to return my deposit in BC?How much deposit can a landlord charge in Alberta?When do I get my security deposit back in Alberta?Can a landlord ask for a security deposit in Quebec?How much deposit can a landlord charge in Manitoba?How much deposit can a landlord charge in Nova Scotia?How much deposit can a landlord charge in Saskatchewan?

Repairs

Can my landlord shut off my heat or utilities in Ontario?Can I withhold rent if my landlord won't make repairs in Ontario?Can my landlord charge me for repairs in Ontario?

Privacy

Can my landlord enter my apartment without notice in Ontario?Can my landlord show my apartment to buyers or new tenants in Ontario?Can my landlord enter my unit without notice in BC?

Moving

How much notice do I have to give to move out in Ontario?Can I sublet my apartment in Ontario?How much notice do I have to give to move out in BC?How much notice do I have to give to move out in Alberta?How much notice do I give to end my lease in Quebec?Can I sublet or assign my lease in Quebec?How much notice do I have to give to move out in Manitoba?How much notice do I have to give to move out in Nova Scotia?How much notice do I have to give to move out in Saskatchewan?