August 17, 2026

Landlord Property Maintenance in Ontario: A Practical Guide

When a tenant reports a maintenance problem, the first question is usually simple: How urgent is this, and what should I do next?Under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, landlords are responsible for keeping rental properties in a good state of repair, fit for habitation, and compliant with applicable health, safety, housing, and maintenance standards.But not every repair has the same level of urgency....