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  • Rights & Legal
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    Ottawa's Renoviction Bylaw: What Landlords Must Do Before January 1, 2027

    Ottawa city council passed its Rental Renovation Licence bylaw 21–5 on July 15, 2026, and it takes effect January 1, 2027: a municipal licence within 7 days of issuing an N13, a building permit secured before the notice goes out, and a city-produced tenant rights guide served alongside it. Here's what the bylaw actuall

    15 min read
  • Maintenance & Repairs
    ONArticle

    Heat Bylaws in Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa: The Minimum Temperature Rules by City

    There's no single "Ontario heating law" — the minimum temperature your landlord must maintain, the dates it applies, and the fines all come from your city's bylaw. Toronto requires 21°C (Oct 1–May 15); Ottawa requires 20°C by day and 16.67°C overnight; Hamilton requires 20°C (Sept 15–May 15). This guide lays out the ex

    10 min read