landlord responsibilities Ontario

Aerial view of condominium buildings and downtown Ottawa near the Ottawa River

Ontario Landlord Responsibilities: What Ottawa Property Owners Need to Know

Owning a rental property in Ontario involves more than collecting rent and arranging repairs. Landlords must follow the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA), the Ontario Human Rights Code, fire and safety requirements, and applicable municipal bylaws.These rules apply to most residential tenancies, but there are exceptions. For example, the RTA may not apply when a tenant shares a kitchen or bathroom with...