Common Concerns: Frequent Legal Issues Between Landlords and Tenants

Question: What are the most common residential landlord-tenant disputes in Ontario, and how can I resolve them through the Landlord and Tenant Board?

Answer: Common Ontario residential rental disputes include rent increases and arrears, maintenance and repair issues, interference with reasonable enjoyment (noise and harassment), key or deposit disagreements, utilities billing, unlawful lockouts, and proper notice and procedure for ending a tenancy under Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17.  Wennekers.Legal™ provides Legal Services for landlord and tenant matters in Cambridge, Milton, Stratford, Burlington, and Wilmot, including assessing your facts, preparing LTB applications and evidence, and guiding next steps toward a lawful, practical resolution.

Common Residential Housing Disputes Involving Landlords and Tenants

A healthy relationship between landlords and tenants requires an understanding of key legal obligations and rights as established by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, Chapter 17, so as to avoid, or minimize conflict, arising from common dispute issues and concerns involving rent increases, maintenance responsibilities, disruptive behaviour, and the procedures for properly terminating occupancy.  Both landlords as well as tenants must be aware of the respective rights and duties to maintain a harmonious rental relationship.