Section 82 of Ontario's RTA lets tenants raise maintenance issues at your eviction hearing-reducing arrears or cancelling eviction entirely.

Ontario's rental laws are changing. Six new rules take effect July and September 2026 - affecting AC units, evictions, compensation, and payment timelines.

Learn how contempt of court works in Ontario Small Claims Court and what it can and cannot do for creditors.

Learn the key legal differences between a tenant and a roommate in Ontario before sharing your rental space with someone.

A beginner landlord shares how losing $35,000 revealed the harsh realities of rental laws, tenant issues, and why treating landlording like a business is critical.

Before you buy a rental property in Canada, learn the six legal traps that could cost you thousands — from hidden utility debts to lease clauses that don't actually protect you.

Know the difference between student housing and rooming houses in Ontario - your safety and tenant rights depend on it.

Learn what happens when rent is missed in Ontario, including N4 notices, LTB process, payment plans, and protecting your tenancy and credit.

Learn the legal ways to end a tenancy in Ontario, including key LTB forms, tenant rights, and common landlord mistakes to avoid.

Learn how Ontario's key rental laws and tribunals work, helping landlords stay compliant, professional, and protected throughout every tenancy.

Ontario landlords must understand ODSP tenant rights, as rejecting disability income recipients violates the Human Rights Code and risks discrimination charges.

A guide covering Ontario tenants' legal move-out responsibilities, including proper notice, illegal landlord fees, and key documentation tips.

Learn how to enforce an Ontario Small Claims Court judgment using a writ of seizure and sale effectively.

Overview of Ontario Small Claims Court enforcement tools, including garnishment, property seizure, writs, debtor exams, consolidation, and contempt options.

A beginner's guide explaining Ontario's key tenancy acronyms - RTA, LTB, RHEU, and SCC - to help tenants protect their rights.

Are you a new landlord trying to figure out if you should run your rental empire as a sole proprietor or go full “big boss energy” and set up a corporation? Before you buy a stack of gold pens and pretend you’re on Dragons’ Den, let’s break down what each choice really means, with a dose of real-life landlord wisdom.

Collecting rent and deposits seems simple, until you discover the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) has more opinions about the process than your most particular relative at Thanksgiving. Getting it wrong can lead to illegal charges, unintended tenancies, and headaches nobody ordered.

Confused about Ontario rent increases? Learn rent control, exemptions, AGIs, notices, and the right forms to raise rent properly.

When rent doesn’t show up on time, it’s tempting to flick on your “mean landlord” hat, but a structured, documented approach works better and is legally safer. Let's dive into non-payment of rent shall we?

In this video, I’m going to walk you through debtor examinations under Ontario’s Small Claims Court Rules. This is one of the most important, and often misunderstood, enforcement tools available after you’ve already won your case.

The landlord and tenant relationship is easy. Pay rent. Finish maintenance. Why'd you have to go and make it so complicated?