Ontario
OHIP has no waiting period if you qualify. The 2027 rent increase guideline published by Ontario is 1.9% for most units covered by the guideline.
1 listing is specific to Ontario. The rest are national and still apply here.
| Listing | Cost to read | Applies in | What we could verify | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMHC landlord and tenant responsibilitiesCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | Free | National overview | Repair duties and the ban on lockouts | Provider page |
| Renting a home as a newcomerImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Free guide | All of Canada, with provincial differences | The first read before a lease | Provider page |
| Renting in Ontario: your rightsGovernment of Ontario | Free provincial guidance | Most private rentals in Ontario | 2027 guideline 1.9%; eviction needs an LTB order | Provider page |
CMHC states the basic split: landlords keep the place habitable and cannot harass you, and tenants pay rent and repair damage they cause. Eviction still has to follow the provincial process.
Last checked October 19, 2026
IRCC's renting guide explains leases, deposits, landlord entry, and what to check before you move in. The enforceable rules still come from the province or territory.
Last checked October 19, 2026
Ontario's rental page sets out the rent-increase guideline, the standard lease, and the rule that a landlord needs an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board before you have to move out.
Last checked October 19, 2026
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