How do I file a complaint against a landlord in Ontario?
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How do I file a complaint against a landlord in Ontario?
TO: Complaints
- If you have a complaint about your landlord or your tenant, contact the Landlord and Tenant Board at 1-888-332-3234 or visit TribunalsOntario.ca/ltb.
- If you have a human rights complaint, contact the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario at 1-866-598-0322 or visit TribunalsOntario.ca/hrto.
Is the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board open?
Phone. Call and speak to one of our customer service officers, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Customer service officers can provide you with information about the Residential Tenancies Act and the LTB’s processes but they cannot provide legal advice.
Who oversees the Landlord Tenant Board in Ontario?
the Ministry of the Attorney General
It is one of the 13 adjudicative tribunals overseen by the Ministry of the Attorney General that make up Tribunals Ontario….Landlord and Tenant Board.
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Province of Ontario |
| Headquarters | 25 Grosvenor Street Toronto, Ontario |
| Minister responsible | Attorney General of Ontario |
| Parent agency | Tribunals Ontario |
How long does eviction take in Ontario?
In Ontario, eviction proceedings take at least 25 days. First, a landlord must issue a Termination Notice (N4 Form) when the tenant is late on rent, then they have to wait 14 days to file an application for eviction (L1 Form) with the Landlord and Tenant Board to evict the tenant.
Can you be evicted during Covid in Ontario?
Changes due to COVID-19 have been highlighted. If the landlord gives a tenant notice to end the tenancy, the tenant does not have to move out. The landlord must apply for an eviction order from the Landlord and Tenant Board (also known as the Board ).
Is there a rent freeze in Ontario?
Last year, Ontario passed legislation to freeze rent at the 2020 level for most rented units covered under the Residential Tenancies Act. That came to an end as of January 1, which means for 2022, Ontario’s maximum allowable rent increase under the provincial guideline is set at 1.2%.
Is there a limit to how much a landlord can raise your rent in Ontario?
As of Jan. 1, landlords in Ontario once again have the ability to raise rents. For 2022, Ontario’s maximum allowable rent increase is set at 1.2 per cent. This change comes after the province froze rental increases in 2020 to help Ontarians with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How do I contact a tenants board in Ontario?
Contact the LTB online or by telephone (toll free at 1-888-332-3234 Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
What is the rent increase for 2021 Ontario?
2021 Rent Freeze – The Government of Ontario has passed legislation to freeze rent at 2020 levels. This means that rents will not increase in 2021 for the vast majority of rented units covered under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Can you evict a tenant without a lease in Ontario?
Tenants without a lease can be evicted if the landlord gives them 60 days’ notice that the landlord or their family requires the premises.