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Landlord's Self-Help Centre has developed a broad range of information and tools that are aimed at supporting Ontario's small-scale landlord community to learn and develop an understanding of the regulatory environment that governs their property, rental business and relationship with tenants.

Landlords are encouraged to implement practices and procedures that promote positive tenant relations and support the effective management of rental relationships.  Consider using a standard tenant selection process; documenting your rental agreement in writing; keeping detailed records; and acting  quickly to address problems before they escalate into situations that require legal action. 

The material found on this site is intended as general information only, it is not legal advice.

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• Landlords are required to provide all new tenants with a basic information sheet, "Information for New Tenants", on or before the tenancy begins. 
• New rules came into force on January 1, 2011 that apply to tenancies where the tenant pays for their electricity consumption. More information ...
• Bed Bugs - There is a new website to provide informational resources for dealing with bed bugs - www.bedbugsinfo.ca
• Annual Rent Increase Guideline: 2012 - 3.1% link to details and exemption info
• 90 days notice is required for a guideline increase. The prescribed Form N1 must be used, forms at:  www.LTB.gov.on.ca.
• Landlord and Tenant Board fees  [link to fees].
• Landlords cannot pass on the cost of HST in an Above Guideline Increase application after July 1, 2010 due to a Regulation change.
• Interest on the deposit for last month/week's rent is equal to the rent increase guideline and is payable on the anniversary.
• Landlords can top up the last month/week's rent deposits they hold by applying the annual interest and sending a letter to the tenant informing them they have done so.
• Thinking of implementing a  smoke-free policy in your property? More information ...
• Do not assume your tenant will move at the end of their lease.  The expiration of a lease does not mean the tenants will vacate on that date.  A tenant may remain in possession and does not have to sign a new lease.
• If rent is not paid on the due date, the landlord can issue a form N4 as early as the next day!
• Tenants are allowed to have pets even though they may have signed a tenancy agreement prohibiting pets.
• Tenants are allowed to have overnight visitors.
• The heating season is Sept. 1st to June 15th; contact local authorities to confirm  the required temperature in your municipality.
• Visit our Information Exchange for FAQ's that may answer your questions.

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