Marla Coffin

One of the most effective ways to make a rental space feel like home is adding a fresh coat of paint. However, before picking up a paintbrush, Ontario renters need

Discovering mold in your apartment or rental house is frustrating and concerning for your health. Whether it is a small patch of black spots on bathroom grout or a larger

Most rental disagreements in Ontario can be resolved through communication or conditional warnings. However, there are extreme situations where a tenant’s actions present an immediate hazard to human life, other

Property managers and housing providers occasionally face challenging scenarios where a tenant’s behavior crosses the line from a simple lease violation into criminal territory. When a tenant, an occupant, or

When discussing rent adjustments under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), the focus is almost always on rent increases. However, Ontario rental laws also feature strict provisions for the opposite scenario:

When a rental property is subject to provincial rent control, landlords are restricted to a maximum annual rent increase percentage set by the government. However, there are times when a

In Ontario, residential lease agreements operate under distinct rules depending on the type of housing provided. While standard multi-family rentals utilize common documentation, retirement homes and assisted-living facilities operate under

In Ontario, rent control rules can be confusing, especially with different laws applying depending on when a property was built or first occupied. While many tenants and landlords are familiar

Waiting months for a Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) hearing is stressful enough. But for many independent property owners, the most nerve-wracking part isn’t the waiting—it’s the fear of the

If you operate residential rental properties in Ontario, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) “N-forms” are the foundational legal documents of your business. With very few exceptions, you cannot change