Is My Ontario Rental Unit Subject to Rent Control? What Every Landlord Should Know

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...

Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board Review Request Changes Effective July 1, 2026

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...

Ontario Standard Lease: Can Landlords Add Additional Terms?

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...

Bad Faith Eviction Ontario: What Landlords Need to Know

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,...

N4 Notice Mistakes That Can Delay an Ontario Landlord’s Case

by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | Jun 6, 2026 | Landlord Tenant, Residential Landlord Ontario

Introduction For many Ontario landlords, the N4 Notice to End your Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent is the first formal step in addressing rent arrears. The N4 notice is often viewed as a routine document. However, experienced landlords and legal representatives...

Ontario Tenant Not Paying Rent: What Should a Landlord Do First?

by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | Jun 3, 2026 | Landlord Tenant, Residential Landlord Ontario

Introduction Few issues create more stress for Ontario landlords than a tenant who stops paying rent. Whether a landlord owns a single rental property or an extensive portfolio, rent is often required to cover mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, maintenance...