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Lease & AgreementsCan your Ontario landlord make you get tenant insurance? There's no law that requires it — but a landlord can make it a condition of your lease, and once it's in a signed lease, it's enforceable. Here's what tenant insurance actually covers (your stuff and your liability, not the building), what a landlord can and can'
Lease & Agreements"Subletting" and "assigning" get used interchangeably — but in Ontario they're legally different, and mixing them up can cost you. A sublet means you're coming back; an assignment means you're gone for good. The rules on landlord consent differ too: a landlord can refuse a general assignment outright, but can't unreaso
Lease & AgreementsHere'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
Lease & AgreementsThat "no pets" line in your Ontario lease? It's void — section 14 of the Residential Tenancies Act makes no-pet clauses unenforceable once you're a tenant. But the rule has real limits: a landlord can refuse a pet owner before you sign, a condo declaration can still ban pets, and behaviour like damage, danger, or aller
Lease & AgreementsA guarantor can turn a borderline applicant into a safe one — but only if the agreement is set up properly and offered fairly. This guide shows Ontario landlords what a guarantor actually does, how to put a guarantee in place that holds up, how to screen and verify one, and the human-rights line you can't cross by dema
Lease & AgreementsThink your tenant's lease "expires" when the term ends? Think again. In Ontario, fixed-term leases automatically convert to month-to-month tenancies—and landlords can't force tenants to leave or sign a new lease. Learn how this works and what your options really are.
Lease & AgreementsThink your Ontario lease is solid? Many landlords discover too late that their lease contains errors that get thrown out at the LTB. Learn how to audit your existing lease, identify red flags, and fix problems before they cost you thousands.
Lease & AgreementsA complete breakdown of legal vs illegal lease clauses in Ontario. Learn which additional terms hold up at the LTB, which get thrown out, and copy-paste templates for Section 15 of your Standard Lease.
Lease & AgreementsEverything Ontario landlords need to know about the Standard Lease in 2026. Learn what's required, what you can add, common mistakes to avoid, and how to create a legally compliant lease under the new Bill 60 rules.