Tenant Rights by Province

Last month's rent deposit only — no key deposits or damage deposits allowed. Interest must be paid annually on the deposit.

Rent may increase once per 12-month period with 90 days' written notice. The annual guideline rate is set each year by the province (2.1% for 2026; 1.9% for 2027). Units first occupied after November 15, 2018 are exempt from rent control.

Minimum 60 days' notice for most evictions (e.g., landlord's own use). Non-payment of rent requires an N4 notice giving 14 days to pay or vacate. Eviction only takes effect after an LTB order.

Ontario's Standard Form of Lease (Form 2229E) is mandatory for most residential tenancies in Ontario. If a landlord refuses to provide it, tenants can withhold one month's rent after 21 days.

Ontario Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination based on race, national/ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/family status, disability, and citizenship status.

Landlords must maintain the unit in a good state of repair, comply with health and safety standards, and provide vital services (heat, hot water, electricity). Heat must be maintained at a minimum of 20°C from Sept 1 to June 15.