Common Concerns: Frequent Legal Issues Between Landlords and Tenants

When a landlord or tenant files an Application with the Landlord Tenant Board, particulars, being the specific details of allegations, are required.

The presumption that a tenant is legally obligated to vacate a rental unit in the same condition as the tenant received the unit is incorrect. A tenant is...

Under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, a one-year limitation period applies for tenants to start legal proceedings. These limits start at the event's...

The withdrawal of legacy services, meaning parking, laundry, storage, among other things, that were historically included throughout the tenancy arrangement,...

When people are living within a residential complex conflict may arise due to differences in lifestyles, habits, beliefs, and general conduct. Sanctions may be...

If a matter is brought in the wrong venue, the matter may be 'kicked out'; and getting kicked out of the wrong venue when past the date in which the...

Generally, the duty of property maintenance falls upon the landlord; and accordingly, the landlord is required to perform snow shoveling and lawn mowing, among...

When a landlord or a tenant engages in conduct that causes harm to the other, the harmed party is required to take reasonable steps to minimize the harm in...

Where a landlord and tenant engage in mutually harassing conduct without either taking a higher road, abatement compensation may be negated.

It is somewhat common that a lease will contain a 'no pets' clause; however, any such provision within a lease agreement is void despite the...

When a landlord and a tenant enter into a lease with a proposed occupancy or move-in date, the landlord takes on an absolute duty to provide a rental unit on...

Being a landlord is being in business. Business comes with challenges. The landlord business comes with very unique challenges requiring an understanding of...

The smoking habits of a tenant may cause interference in the reasonable enjoyment of neighbouring units occupied by other tenants or even neighbour properties...

With only a few very rare exceptions, the terms within a residential lease are unable to overwrite the rights or duties prescribed within the Residential...