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  • Rights & Legal
    ONArticle

    Holiday Rentals and Short-Term Tenancies in Ontario: When a Guest Becomes a Tenant

    The line between a holiday guest and a legal tenant is the most expensive line in Ontario short-term rentals — and it isn't the 28-day switch most hosts believe it is. This guide maps when the RTA's transient-accommodation exemption actually applies, the municipal licensing patchwork (Toronto's principal-residence rule

    17 min read
  • Lease & Agreements
    ONArticle

    Smoking and Cannabis Policies in Ontario Rentals: What a Landlord Can Actually Ban

    Here's the twist that surprises people: a "no smoking" clause in an Ontario lease IS enforceable — unlike a "no pets" clause, which is void. But the rule has limits. A landlord can't add a smoking ban mid-tenancy, a clause that names tobacco doesn't automatically cover cannabis or vaping, and even a grandfathered smoke

    9 min read