by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | Jun 27, 2026 | Landlord Tenant, Landlord Tenant - CA, Landlord/Tenant Law- CA (OP), Residential Landlord Ontario
The Ontario government recently announced that the annual rent increase guideline for 2027 will be 1.9%.¹ Whenever the annual guideline is announced, many residential landlords immediately ask the same question: Does this apply to my rental property? The answer is not...
by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | Jun 21, 2026 | Landlord Tenant, Residential Landlord Ontario
Introduction Many Ontario landlords have experienced the frustration of obtaining an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board (“LTB”), only to learn that the matter may not be over. Following the issuance of an order, a party may seek to challenge the outcome through...
by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | Jun 16, 2026 | Landlord Tenant, Residential Landlord Ontario
Many Ontario landlords are familiar with the Ontario Standard Lease. Since April 30, 2018, most residential tenancies governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 have been required to use the government-approved standard form of lease. ¹ The Ontario Standard Lease...
by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | Jun 12, 2026 | Landlord Tenant, Residential Landlord Ontario
Introduction Bad Faith Eviction Ontario claims have become an increasingly important issue for residential landlords. Allegations that a landlord acted in bad faith following an N12 Notice for Landlord’s Own Use or an N13 Notice for demolition, conversion,...
by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | Jun 9, 2026 | Small Claims Court (CA)
Introduction Receiving a Plaintiff’s Claim from the Ontario Small Claims Court can be alarming. For many individuals and businesses, being served with court documents is an unfamiliar experience. The immediate reaction is often panic, frustration, or uncertainty about...
