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 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...
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...
by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | May 29, 2026 | Landlord Tenant, Residential Landlord Ontario
Bill 60 Is Finally Here — Well, Almost. Part II On November 27, 2025, Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025[1] (“Bill 60”) received the Royal Assent. Among other Acts, Bill 60, under its Schedule 12, sought to amend the Residential Tenancies Act,...
by Gobin & Leyenson LLP | May 27, 2026 | Landlord Tenant, Residential Landlord Ontario
Bill 60 Is Finally Here — Well, Almost. Part II On November 27, 2025, Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025[1] (“Bill 60”) received the Royal Assent. Among other Acts, Bill 60, under its Schedule 12, sought to amend the Residential Tenancies Act,...
