Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board has developed five videos to help landlords and tenants understand the law and how the Board works: About the Board  Filing an Application How Mediation Can Help You Getting Ready for Your Hearing Your Hearing Day Each of these...

2012 Rent Increase Guideline In Manitoba, the 2012 rent increase guideline is 1.0 per cent, effective Jan. 1, 2012. Under the Residential Tenancies Act, tenants must be given proper written notice at least three months before the rent increase takes effect. The branch...

Routine property inspections during the term of the lease can help to reduce damage in rental properties, limit liability for injuries on the property, and are crucial in catching tenants who are misbehaving. Here are some things to watch for in order to make a...

by Suzanne Bell, Executive Director, RTB Hi everyone, welcome to the spring edition of Window on RTB! I thought I would take the opportunity to write a little bit about evidence. Evidence is the material that you supply in support of your position in a hearing, and...

Next year, Ontario landlords can increase rent by 3.1 per cent without making an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board. This guideline applies to rent increases between January 1 and December 31, 2012. Ontario's annual Rent Increase Guideline currently is based...

In the wake of a number of recent crimes occurring during home tours, including the kidnap and murder of a landlord, real estate professionals are embracing technology to enhance their own personal safety. The Moby smartphone application created by Vancouver company...

Over the past few years, housing websites have become an increasingly popular way to both advertise and look for housing. Unfortunately, in a recent study conducted by Ontario's Human Rights Commission, up to 20% of online ads for smaller rental housing units...

After a comprehensive fire investigation, the Fire Marshal has determined that the cause of a devastating apartment fire in Toronto last September was a discarded cigarette that landed on combustible materials on the balcony of a neighboring apartment. The tremendous...

“Your home is your castle, even if it’s rented," says Manitoba's Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh. "So, especially in times of low vacancy rates, tenants need to be protected against excessive rent increases and unfair eviction." Manitoba...

CSI-Style Tool Gets Pet Owners to Clean Up Their Act  It may be surprising to know that some of the fiercest battle lines in civic dialogue are being drawn around the matter of dog poop. Words, and more unpleasant items, are being flung between neighbors, homeowners...

Ever walked away with a signed lease feeling you gave away too much to your new tenant? Negotiating with prospective tenants can be a challenge, but experts offer some strategies that keep you in the driver's seat: 1. Gaining the Advantage By choosing where the...