07/29/2026
# # 🏠 Five Important Points for Ontario Landlords
1. **📄 Use the Ontario Standard Lease**
Most private residential tenancies must use Ontario’s Standard Form of Lease. Clearly identify the rent, utilities, parking, deposits and additional terms.
2. **🔧 Maintain the Property**
Landlords must keep the rental property in good repair and maintain plumbing, heating, electrical systems, supplied appliances and common areas.
3. **📈 Follow Rent-Increase Rules**
Generally, rent can be increased only after 12 months, with at least 90 days’ written notice using the proper form. The 2027 guideline is **1.9%** for most rent-controlled units.
4. **🚪 Provide Proper Notice of Entry**
Except in certain situations such as emergencies, landlords generally must provide at least 24 hours’ written notice, state the reason and enter between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
5. **⚖️ Follow the Legal Eviction Process**
A termination notice does not itself evict a tenant. The landlord must apply to the LTB and obtain an eviction order; only the Sheriff can legally enforce it.
[Official Ontario rental guidance](https://www.ontario.ca/page/renting-ontario-your-rights) ·
# # 🔑 FIVE IMPORTANT POINTS FOR ONTARIO RENTERS
1. **💳 Pay Rent on Time**
Continue paying the full rent even when there is a maintenance dispute. Use the proper LTB process instead of withholding rent without authorization.
2. **💰 Understand Your Rent Deposit**
A last-month’s-rent deposit generally cannot exceed one rental period. It is for the final month’s rent—not property damage—and the landlord must pay the required annual interest.
3. **🧹 Keep the Unit Reasonably Clean**
Tenants are responsible for ordinary cleanliness and for damage caused by themselves, occupants or guests—but not normal wear and tear.
4. **🚪 Understand Entry Rules**
Tenants may remain home during a lawful entry. When proper notice has been provided, they should not obstruct access simply because they are unavailable or the time is inconvenient.
5. **⚖️ Know Your Eviction Rights**
Receiving an eviction notice does not automatically mean you must leave. The landlord generally needs an LTB order, and the tenant has the right to attend the hearing and respond.
[LTB guide for new tenants](https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/ltb/Brochures/Information
NOTE *General information only—specific situations may have exceptions and should be verified with the LTB or a qualified legal professional.*
