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Landlord's Self-Help Centre is the only clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario with a mandate to support the small landlord community by providing information, referrals, summary advice, educational programs and participating in law reform activities. The website is envisioned as the first point of contact for landlords and helps the Centre balance the ever-increasing demand for service and limited resources by offering self-serve options. Browse a variety of printed material, learning tools and FAQ's to learn about trends, research rights and responsibilities and develop a general understanding of the complex regulatory environment to which landlords, rental properties and tenancy agreement are subject. All landlords are encouraged to learn and understand the provisions of the rules and regulations which govern residential rental agreements, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Residential Tenancies Act in particular. Landlords are also encouraged to implement practices and procedures that promote positive tenant relations and support the effective management of rental relationships, these include the use of a standard tenant selection process; documenting the rental agreement in writing; keeping detailed records; and acting quickly to address problems before they escalate into situations that require legal action. The information found here is intended as general information only, it is not legal advice. |
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The Forum is back for a 5th year and will include networking with service providers and informational presentations intended to support landlord learning about the business of renting - May 9th. Link to 2013 Forum details. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance the playing field - end the rent games Support the campaign to amend S.210 of the Residential Tenancies Act to address the improper manipulation of the law respecting appeals of Landlord and Tenant Board orders and the unfair hardship it imposes on landlords - www.landlordselfhelp.com/Law%20Reform/S210/section210.htm |
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2013 Rent Increase Guideline - 2.5% |
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An amendment to the Residential
Tenancies Act capping the annual rent increase guideline a
maximum of 2.5% was passed in 2012 -
link to information on how
and when to serve your notice of rent increase for the guideline
amount. Exempt from the guideline? Many rental properties are exempt
- find out if your property is
exempt. Bill 19 - guideline rent increases will range from 0 to 2.5%. The amendment also includes a provision for the review of the cap in four years. Link to details. |
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| LSHC Position Paper | Bill 19 debate transcripts - http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&BillID=2555&detailPage=bills_detail_debates&Intranet=. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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"A Landlord's Reference Guide to Human Rights in Housing" will help landlords understand their obligations as housing providers using easy to understand terms and examples which illustrate commonly faced rental situations. It also discusses the roles of both landlord and tenant with respect to the accommodation of a disability or special need. |
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The latest edition of The Quarterly News is now available. You will find back issues of the newsletter posted to an archive that may be accessed through the Members' area. |
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Click - Listen - Learn! Sound Advice for Landlords provides information in an audio format. |
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Smoke-Free Housing Ontario - view the webinar produced in partnership with the Non-Smokers Rights Association (also known as Smoking and Health Foundation) which offers an overview of the importance of smoke-free housing and information to help you develop, implement and enforce a no-smoking policy in your rental property - http://lshc.adobeconnect.com/p9fzd89w1mo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Landlord and Tenant Board - Visit www.LTB.gov.on.ca to check the status of your Landlord and Tenant Board application. You'll also find summaries of significant decisions, forms and a broad range of printed materials. |
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Our FAQ's are truly the self-help option offering an extensive archive of actual Q & A's. Visit the Information Exchange to explore and find the answers to your questions. |
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Thinking about renting? To learn about creating and operating a rental unit in your home visit Second Suites in Toronto. |
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Landlord Learning Tips features a collection of short video messages from a variety of service providers offering their tips for landlords. |
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